Home Health Occupational Therapist - per visit

Overview

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a job in Rahway, New Jersey.

Specialty:
Occupational Therapist
Discipline:
Therapy
Duration:
Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

$10,000 Sign on Bonus! BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full time or per diem opportunity performing home health visits. This office works with adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in senior living communities throughout Somerset, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties.

• 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 top of licensure utilizing current research-based approaches to care in order to maximize functional independence for your clients.
• Work closely with your 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 the outpatient EMR platform to deliver and document on your individualized treatment approaches to meet the needs of your clients.

• A current NJ 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 AMA Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation 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.

• Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $60.00 - $68.00 per hour.
• 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.
• Be part of a caring, professional team with comprehensive infection prevention protocols, PPE supplies and COVID-19 monitoring as applicable.
• Training and scholarship opportunities; career advancement and specially designed career tracks.
• Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Bayada Job  #. About BAYADA Home Health Care:
Ever wonder why the team at Bayada loves what we do? It’s about work-life balance and quality 1:1 care. Bayada offers extensive paid training and opportunities to advance in your career.