Occupational Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a Full-Time or per diem opportunity in St. Johnsbury, VT. The role involves performing home health visits, providing rehabilitative care, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Applicants must hold a current Vermont Occupational Therapist license and preferably have home care experience. Desired skills include strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. Benefits including mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Current Vermont Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform evaluations of patients’ function and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Current Vermont Occupational Therapist license

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program

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 in Rutland, VT. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Lamoille and Washington 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

• Current Vermont Occupational Therapist license.
• Prior home care experience preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited 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, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

BAYADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.