Home Health Occupational Therapist
BAYADA Home Health Care
Brattleboro, VT
$56+/per visitOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
Qualifications
- Other license in Vermont
- Eligible to work in US
Description
$ Retention Bonus available for Full Time!
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for home health visits in Windham, VT Our Rutland home health office serves adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout Windham County, VT..
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.
Part time/Per diem positions also available.
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 Vermont 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.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
- Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
- Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
- Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
- Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
- 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.
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.
Employer
BAYADA Home Health Care
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About Brattleboro, VT
- Slightly higher than the national average, but wages are generally in line with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80°F and lows of 55°F.
- Average winter highs of 30°F and lows of 10°F.
- Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to the town's size.
- Car friendliness is high, as the town is not very large.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The town has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- Brattleboro has a growing population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and scenic location.
- Plenty of independent merchants, live music venues, local theater, and the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
- Outdoor activities include swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing, ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
- Don't miss the Brattleboro Farmers' Market and signature annual events like the Winter Carnival and the Strolling of the Heifers.
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