Transformative Home Health Occupational Therapist (Rutland)

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. in Rutland, Vermont, is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a full-time role providing in-home visits to adult and geriatric clients.

Responsibilities include comprehensive functional evaluations, care-plan development, and home-environment assessments to promote independence. Excellent teamwork and EMR proficiency are valued as part of delivering high-quality home health care.

Qualifications

• A current Vermont Occupational Therapist license.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by the AMA/AOTA.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an OT.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, coordination, and ADL/IADL.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects and develop intervention plans.
• Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independence.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to improve outcomes.
• Continually assess and revise OT care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and family members in rehabilitative care to promote health and independence.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using EMR.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Vermont OT license

Graduation from OT program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. in Rutland, Vermont, is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a full-time role providing in-home visits to adult and geriatric clients.

Responsibilities include comprehensive functional evaluations, care-plan development, and home-environment assessments to promote independence. Excellent teamwork and EMR proficiency are valued as part of delivering high-quality home health care.