Occupational Therapist, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Direct deposit

Job summary

VCU Health at Home by BAYADA is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for full-time home health visits across Richmond, VA. You will assess functional status, develop intervention plans, and educate clients to promote independent living while documenting in an EMR.

Minimum one year OT experience with a VA license or eligibility, strong time management, and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team are required. BAYADA offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Current VA Occupational Therapist license required or eligible.
• Minimum of one year of OT experience.
• Graduation from an OT program accredited by AMA/AOTA.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Evaluate functional status including ADL/IADL performance and motor function.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects; develop individualized plans.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards and adaptations.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental modifications.
• Revise care plan and collaborate with nursing on the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation activities for health and safety.
• Document observations and interventions in EMR accurately.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

OT degree (ACOTE-accredited)

VA OT license

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

VCU Health at Home by BAYADA is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full time opportunity performing home health visits. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout North the River, Richmond, 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.

At VCU Health at Home by BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• VCU Health at Home by BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program
• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here
• 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.

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.