Bayada
New Graduate Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health
Louisburg, NC 27549 | 36.070191247 | -78.262193745. Posted a month ago
The role
New graduate Occupational Therapists will provide one-on-one care to adult and geriatric clients in their homes. You will perform evaluations, develop intervention plans, and educate patients and families to promote independent living.
What you will do
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status.
- Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans.
- Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan.
- Participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touch pad tablet.
Required qualifications
- A current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
- Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.
- Solid computer skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Nice to have
- prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Benefits
- Comprehensive new graduate orientation and mentorship
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy
- Weekly pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Clinical education and continuing development opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- 6-month MedBridge subscription
- Access to Elsevier and BAYADA University learning resources
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
About the company
BAYADA Home Health Care is a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.