Occupational Therapist, Home Health - Full Time Available
Company: BAYADA Home Health Care
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem Occupational Therapist
Opportunity! BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an
experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, to join our Denver Visits
team. This office provides care for clients in territories south of
I-70, and both east and west of I-25. Prior home health (Medicare
Part A) experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will have
in-patient facility experience, or an understanding of Medicare
Part B services. Coverage area: West of I-25, down to Castle Rock
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. Occupational Therapist, OT 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.
Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications:
- A current CO 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. Additional Information:
- Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to
negotiation:
- $60.00 - $65.00 per point/visit BAYADA 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. As an accredited, regulated,
certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies
with all state/local mandates. 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.
Keywords: BAYADA Home Health Care, Colorado Springs , Occupational Therapist, Home Health - Full Time Available, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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