Outpatient Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health

Outpatient Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health Location: Knightdale, NC 27545 | 35.783811793 | -78.488619851 BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a part‑time opportunity performing Part A and Part B Outpatient home health visits for our Raleigh‑Durham Senior Living office. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per‑visit basis in senior living communities throughout Knightdale, Clayton, and Zebulon. 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. Responsibilities Perform outpatient therapy evaluations in order to develop a plan of care for patients in designated senior living communities or in a group home setting for adults with intellectual disabilities. Professionally operate at the top of licensure utilizing current research‑based approaches to care in order to maximize functional independence for your clients. Work closely with home‑health therapy partners to appropriately transition care from home health to outpatient services in order to achieve client‑centered goals in their living environment, allowing the right care, at the right time for each client. Educate the client, family and community caregivers on the care plans created for your clients in order to achieve a team approach to maximizing functional independence. Perform evaluations, treatments and proper discharge planning for your clients utilizing an outpatient EMR platform to deliver and document individualized treatment approaches to meet the needs of your clients. Qualifications A current North Carolina 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 Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities. Advance your career with specially designed career tracks. Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability. Benefits 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr