Occupational Therapist - Home Health Senior Living

bayada; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

One-on-one training

Recognition programs

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for full-time, part-time, or per diem opportunities delivering home health visits in Franklin and Adams counties. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients remain at home.

The role requires PA OT licensure, 1+ year of OT experience, and ability to work independently with strong communication skills; EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PA Occupational Therapist license current and active.
• Minimum of one year as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from an accredited OT program (AMA/AOTA).
• Ability to work independently with strong organization.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of functional status including ADL/IADL.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects and develop interventions.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards and independence barriers.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations.
• Revise OT care plan and participate in multidisciplinary plan.
• Educate patients and families in rehabilitative care for independence.
• Document observations and interventions using electronic record tools.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Home health

Patient education

Education

OT degree from AMA/AOTA accredited program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Touch pad tablet

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem opportunity performing Home Health Visits in Senior Living Communities throughout Franklin and Adams counties.

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 Pennsylvania 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 and subject to negotiation: $58.00 - $68.00 per point

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.