Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

One-on-one training

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Rutland, VT is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a full-time or per diem home health role serving Orleans and Lamoille County. The position supports adult and geriatric clients in their homes.

As an OT, you will perform client evaluations, develop intervention plans, assess home safety, and educate families. Documentation is done in an EMR system using a touch pad.

Qualifications

• Vermont OT license is required.
• Minimum one year of OT experience, preferably home health.
• Graduate from an OT program accredited by AMA/AOTA.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform evaluations of functional status, ADL/IADL, endurance, and safety.
• Develop and revise individualized intervention plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Assess home environment for hazards and make recommendations for adaptations.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitative care and safety practices.
• Document observations and interventions in EMR using a touch-pad device.

Skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a Full Time or per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Vermont Visits office located in Rutland VT. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Orleans and Lamoille County, VT.

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 Vermont 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.
• Base Pay: $45.00 - $51.00 / point depending on qualifications.

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. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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.