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BAYADA Home Health Care · 1 day ago

Occupational Therapist- Home Health

Fairfax, VA 22030 | 38.850032334 | -77.335874039

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a per diem or part-time opportunity performing home health visits. The role involves making home visits, evaluating patients, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide rehabilitative care.

Health CareMedical

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

Qualification

Occupational Therapist licenseHome care experienceElectronic medical records (EMR)Organizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solving skillsTime management

Required

A current VA 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, 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