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Job description
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full time opportunity performing home health visits for our Gastonia Visits office. This position services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Lincoln and Cleveland counties in North Carolina.
nAs 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.
nOccupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities:
nnnMake home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
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nnPerform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
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nnAssess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
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nnEvaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
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nnIdentify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
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nnContinually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
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nnEducate 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.
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nnAccurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
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n nOccupational Therapist, OT Qualifications:
nnnA current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
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nnPrior home care experience preferred, but not required
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nnA minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
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nnGraduation 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.
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nnAbility to work independently and manage time effectively.
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nnStrong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills.
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nnSolid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
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n nBAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
nnnEnjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
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nnDevelop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
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nnAdvance your career with specially designed career tracks.
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nnBe recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
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nnBAYADA 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
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nnTo learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here (
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n nBAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate consideration.
nAs an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
nBAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here ( .
nBAYADA 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.
Worksite address
shelby, NC, 28151, US
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