Occupational Therapist- Home Health Visits, $5k Sign-On Bonus

BAYADA Home Health Care; New York, Wilmington (NY, DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as an Occupational Therapist, where you'll provide essential rehabilitative care to clients in their homes. This role involves making home visits, evaluating patients' functional status, and developing tailored intervention plans to enhance their independence. You'll work closely with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, ensuring clients receive the highest quality of care. With a strong emphasis on employee support and development, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in home health care, where your skills and compassion can make a significant impact on the lives of others. Apply today to be part of an industry leader committed to excellence.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

One-on-one training

Recognition programs

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Delaware Occupational Therapist license required.
• Minimum one year of recent work experience as an OT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status.
• Develop individualized intervention plans and assess home environments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Occupational Therapy Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

** $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time **

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an

Occupational Therapist, OT,

for a Full Time or Part Time opportunity performing Home Health Visits.

This office services adult and geriatric clients in territories throughout New Castle County.

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 Delaware 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.

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.