Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health is currently recruiting for compassionate Occupational Therapists (OT) to reliably serve adult patients in Delaware.

We have Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem positions available in the following counties:

• New Castle County - $15,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time

• Kent County - $10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time

• Sussex County - $10,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time

Reduce stress and burnout! Provide clinical care where patients want to be – in the comfort of their own home.

Why you’ll love what you do:

• Experience true work/life balance with flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules

• Perform 1:1 direct care in client homes

• Hands-on training supplemented with virtual learning

• 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger interdisciplinary care team

• Advance your career with clinical and business leadership tracks

What you’ll do:

Visit a variety of clients in their own home, helping them recover from an injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization.

What you should have:

• Active and current DE OT license

• Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!

• Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned

Occupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities:

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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:

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A current DE 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:

• BAYADA 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

• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here

• 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 medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; 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.

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As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

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.