Occupational Therapist - Home Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Training and scholarship opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to perform home visits in Massachusetts, serving adult and geriatric clients. You will assess function, manage treatment plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, independent living.

The role requires active OT licensure in Massachusetts, at least one year of OT experience (home health preferred), and proficiency with EMR systems. BAYADA offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts OT license.
• Minimum of 1 year of OT experience, preferably home health.
• Graduate from an OT program accredited by AMA/AOTA.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated territories.
• Evaluate functional status, motor function, endurance, ADL/IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects; develop intervention plans.
• Assess home environments for hazards and adaptations.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitative care and activities.
• Document observations and interventions using a state-of-the-art tablet.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

EMR experience

Education

Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license

Accredited OT program graduate

Tools

Touchpad tablet

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT for a Full Timeopportunity performing home health visits with our North Boston Visits office. This office works with adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Lexington, Arlington, Winchester, Stoneham, and surrounding towns.

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 Massachusetts 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.
• 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:

• Pay: $60-70 per point, depending on qualifications
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Benefits

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.