Occupational Therapist, OT

divh2Occupational Therapist, OT/h2pBAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a part time or full time opportunity performing home health visits for our Hudson County Visits team. This office works with adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Hudson County. As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary 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./ppOccupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities:/pulliMake home visits to clients in designated geographic territories./liliPerform thorough evaluations of patients functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance./liliAssess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes./liliEvaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living./liliIdentify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients./liliContinually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate./liliEducate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the clients health, safety and independent living./liliAccurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet./li/ulpOccupational Therapist, OT Qualifications:/pulliA current NJ Occupational Therapist license./liliPrior home care experience preferred, but not required./liliA minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist./liliGraduation 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./liliAbility to work independently and manage time effectively./liliStrong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills./liliSolid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred./li/ulpBAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:/pulliEnjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values./lili$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time/liliDevelop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities./liliAdvance your career with specially designed career tracks./liliBe recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability./liliBenefits 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./li/ulpAdditional Information: Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $65.00 - $70.00 per point $10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time 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./ppBAYADA 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./p/div