Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in providing high-quality home health care services to clients in Southern Anne Arundel & Calvert County.

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 client's health, safety and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Requirements:

• A current Maryland 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.

Benefits:

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Vision, dental and medical health plans.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Direct deposit.
• Employee assistance program.

About BAYADA Home Health Care:

BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services, committed to delivering high-quality care to clients in their homes. We believe in the importance of family and work-life balance, and offer opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.