Senior Living Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health
Senior Living Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health
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Home Health (Visits) Occupational Therapist
BAYADA Home Health Careis currently seeking an experiencedOccupational Therapist for apart time opportunity providing exceptional rehabilitative therapy to geriatric patients inSenior Living Communities (Assisted Living and Independent Living).As anOccupational Therapistyou will deliver therapeutic services togeriatric patients in senior living communities throughout Ocean County.
Home Health Occupational Therapists are an integral member of a multidisciplinary 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 clients health safety and independent living.
- Accurately document observations interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided utilizing a stateoftheart touch pad tablet.
Occupational Therapist OT Qualifications:
- A current New Jersey 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 prescreens and close monitoring of the COVID19 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; oneonone 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
