Occupational Therapist, OT - Home Health Visits

<div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="text-align: center;">BAYADA Home Health Care&nbsp;is currently seeking an experienced&nbsp;Occupational Therapist, OT,&nbsp;for a full time&nbsp;opportunity performing&nbsp;home health&nbsp;visits for our Gastonia Visits office.&nbsp; This position services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Lincoln and Cleveland counties in North Carolina.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">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.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sxdj52KNt5A?t=" width="560" height="314"></iframe></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p><strong>Occupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.</div> </li> <li>Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.</li> <li>Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.</li> <li>Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.</li> <li>Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.</li> <li>Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p><strong>Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>A current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.</div> </li> <li>Prior home care experience preferred, but not required</li> <li>A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.</li> <li>Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.</li> </ul> <p><strong>BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.</li> <li>Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.</li> <li>Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.</li> <li>Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.</li> <li>BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program<br> <ul> <li>To learn more about BAYADA Benefits,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bayada.com/benefits/?gh_src=lpiuwgry2">click here</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p