Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health Senior Living

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Senior Living BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a part‑time opportunity performing home health visits for our Raleigh‑Durham Senior Living office in Raleigh, NC. This clinic serves adult and geriatric patients on a per‑visit basis in senior living communities throughout Raleigh and Durham. 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 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. 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, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred. Benefits and Compensation Mileage reimbursement. Weekly pay and direct deposit. Scholarship opportunities. One‑on‑one training. Recognition programs. Referral bonuses. 401(k) with company match. Opportunities for career advancement. BAYADA is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BAYADA