BAYADA is hiring a
Occupational Therapist

Summary

Join Valley Health at Home by BAYADA as an Occupational Therapist for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits with adult patients in northern Las Vegas. 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.

Requirements

• A current NV 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

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

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Scholarship opportunities
• One-on-one training
• Recognition programs
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement