Occupational Therapist, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

Training opportunities

Career advancement

401(k) with company match

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an occupational therapist to provide in-home visits across Horry County, SC. The OT will assess functional status, design individualized rehab plans, educate families, and document care using EMR on a tablet.

A SC OT license and at least one year of experience in home health or clinical OT are preferred; strong time management and communication skills are essential. We offer weekly pay, potential scholarship opportunities, 401(k) with company match, and

Qualifications

• SC OT license required or in process.
• Minimum 1 year OT experience preferred, home health a plus.
• Graduation from an accredited OT program and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Assess functional status and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards and environmental adaptations.
• Educate patients and family members on rehabilitative care and safety.
• Document observations and interventions using EMR on a tablet.

Skills

SC OT license

Home health experience

EMR

Time management

Communication skills

Education

OT degree (MS/BS)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA has an immediate opening for a Full Time Occupational Therapist, Home Health to provide home health visits for our MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA Office.

This position will be servicing patients throughout Horry County, SC.

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 SC 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.

MUSC Health at Home by 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.
• 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.

MUSC Health at Home by 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.