OccupationalTherapist-HomeVisits

Home Health Occupational Therapist BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for an opportunity performing home health visits with our Denver Visits office. This office works with adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in homes throughout greater Denver area. This role requires flexibility and the ability to travel throughout the office's entire coverage area. Per Diem, Part Time, and Full Time schedules available. 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 Colorado Occupational Therapist license. Prior home care experience prefer