Occupational Therapist- Home Health Visits

Job description

***$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!***: BAYADA is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full time or per diem opportunity performing home health visits with adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis throughout Middlesex County. 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. Responsibilities: Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories. Qualifications: A current New Jersey Occupational Therapist license. - 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. - Continua...