Occupational Therapist- Home Health

The role

The Occupational Therapist will make home visits to adult and geriatric clients in designated territories. They will perform evaluations, develop intervention plans, and educate patients and families to promote health and independence.

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.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touch pad tablet.

Required qualifications

• A current FL Occupational Therapist license.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.
• Solid computer skills.

Nice to have

• Prior home care experience preferred
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Scholarship opportunities
• One-on-one training
• Recognition programs
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement

About the company

Baptist Home Health by BAYADA has a special purpose to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.