What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Professional position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a skilled Geriatric Care Specialist to join our team in providing high-quality home health care services. As a leader in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate and reliable care that allows clients to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform home health visits for adult and geriatric patients in eastern Cecil County. The ideal candidate will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- A current MD Occupational Therapist license.
- 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.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Benefits
BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401k retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
