Home Health Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a job in Newport Center, Vermont. Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:Occupational Therapist Discipline:Therapy Duration:Ongoing Employment Type:StaffBAYADA Home Health Careis currently seeking an experiencedOccupational Therapist, OT,for a full timeopportunity performinghome healthvisits for ourSouth Burlington Visits office. 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. Full time available in Lamoille and Orleans County No Holidays or Weekends We also have part time and per dim opportunities available. Apply now to learn moreOccupational 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 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. Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications: A current Vermont 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. Compensation & Schedule: Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay scheduleFlexible schedulingPaid training Benefits You’ll Love: Health Insurance : Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA optionsRecognition & Rewards:Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonusesPaid Time Off:PTO (paid time off) and paid holidaysReimbursements:Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefitsWellness:Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Base Pay: $58 - $63 / point depending on qualifications and negotiable As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here. BAYADA 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. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.Bayada Job ID #8389924002. Posted job title: occupational therapist - home health About BAYADA Home Health CareEver wonder why the team at Bayada “LOVE what we do”? It’s a restful nights of sleep knowing you had the time and resources to give quality 1:1 care to your client. It’s the importance BAYADA places on family and work-life balance.Every home environment and client are unique, whether they’re an infant, geriatric, or somewhere in between. BAYADA ensures every team member has an opportunity to advance in their career. Our extensive paid training and state-of-the-art simulation labs will leave you feeling comfortable and confident before your first visit with your favorite new client. We offer opportunities to learn a new specialty or further develop your area of expertise.Get back to doing what you love, as the clinician you always wanted to be. Benefits401k retirement plan Discount program Sick pay Employee assistance programs Vision benefits Bereavement Health Care FSA Weekly pay Continuing Education Holiday Pay Wellness and fitness programs Dental benefits Medical benefits Dependent Care FSA