Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in the Arlington/Alexandria area seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for per diem or part-time home health visits. You will serve adult and geriatric patients in their homes across Virginia with compassion and professional care.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will evaluate function, design individualized therapy plans, educate patients and families, and document progress using a modern EMR system.

Qualifications

• Current VA Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum of one year OT experience.
• Graduation from an accredited OT program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status and ADL/IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects and develop intervention plans.
• Evaluate home environments for hazards and independence barriers.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations.
• Revise care plans and coordinate with nursing in the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitative care to promote health and independence.
• Document observations and interventions in EMR with accuracy.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

EMR experience

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (VA)

OTA program accredited (AMA/AOTA)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a per diem or part time opportunity performing home health visits. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Alexandria/Arlington, VA.

As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Occupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications

• A current VA Occupational Therapist license.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Additional Information

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications:

$62-$68 per point

BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.