Outpatient Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Sterling, VA is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a flexible schedule including full-time, part-time, or per diem opportunities in outpatient settings within senior living communities.

You will assess residents in their living environments, transition care from home health to outpatient services, and coordinate with families and caregivers to maximize functional independence, with EMR documentation and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• A current VA 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 AMA and the AOTA, per transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with problem-solving abilities.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transition care from home health to outpatient services to meet client goals in their living environment.
• Educate client, family and caregivers on care plans to maximize independence.
• Perform outpatient therapy evaluations to develop a plan of care for patients in senior living communities or group homes.
• Discharge planning and documentation using the EMR platform to meet clients' needs.

Skills

VA OT license

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

OT program accreditation (AMA/AOTA)

Tools

EMR software

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 Outpatient visits for our Sterling, VA office. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in Senior Living Communities throughout Fairfax, VA. Join our growing outpatient therapy team serving residents in premier senior living communities. Enjoy the flexibility to treat patients where they will benefit most, whether in the comfort of their apartment or in a fully equipped onsite therapy gym, all within the same community and with minimal travel. This unique model combines the personalized care and relationship-building of home-based services with the resources and structure of an outpatient setting. Therapists benefit from clinical autonomy, meaningful one-on-one interactions, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on residents' independence and quality of life. As part of an integrated continuum of care, you'll collaborate closely with our home health therapy team to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing support as residents' needs change. Together, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that keeps seniors thriving where they call home.

Occupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities

• Work closely with your home health therapy partners to appropriately transition care from home health to outpatient services in order to achieve client centered goals in their living environment, allowing the right care, at the right time for each client
• Educate the client, family and community caregivers on the care plans created for your clients in order to achieve a team approach to maximizing functional independence
• Perform outpatient therapy evaluations in order to develop a plan of care for patients in designated senior living communities or in a group home setting for adults with intellectual disabilitiesProfessionally operate at top of licensure utilizing current research-based approaches to care in order to maximize functional independence for your clients
• Perform evaluations, treatments and proper discharge planning for your clients utilizing out outpatient EMR platform to deliver and document on your individualized treatment approaches to meet the needs of your clients

Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications

• A current VA 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications:

$48-$51 per hour

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.