Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Greenville, Brookside (SC, NC, DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Occupational Therapist, where you will play a vital role in providing rehabilitative care to clients in their homes. This per diem opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the lives of adult and geriatric patients, ensuring they receive the medical care needed to thrive independently. You’ll work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, conducting thorough evaluations, developing tailored intervention plans, and educating clients and their families. If you’re passionate about helping others and want to advance your career in a compassionate environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Scholarship Opportunities

One-on-One Training

Recognition Programs

Referral Bonuses

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform home visits and evaluate patients’ functional status.
• Develop individualized intervention plans for clients.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Occupational Therapy 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 per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Pitt County office, located in Greenville, NC. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Pitt 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 North Carolina 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.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.