BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced **Occupational Therapist, OT,** who will perform outpatient visits for our Senior Living office, located in Tucson. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in senior living facilities throughout the Greater Tucson area.
As an outpatient 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.
At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. If you are looking for an opportunity to continue and grow your outpatient skills, where you get to spend more one-on-one time with your patients, where quality is more important than quantity...this opportunity is waiting for you.
**How You'll Make an Impact:**
+ Perform outpatient therapy evaluations in order to develop a plan of care for patients in designated senior living communities or in a group home setting for adults with intellectual disabilities
+ Professionally operate at top of licensure utilizing current research-based approaches to care in order to maximize functional independence for your clients
+ Work closely with your home health therapy partners to appropriately transition care from home health to outpatient services in order to achieve client centered goals in their living environment, allowing the right care, at the right time for each client
+ Educate the client, family and community caregivers on the care plans created for your clients in order to achieve a team approach to maximizing functional independence
+ Perform evaluations, treatments and proper discharge planning for your clients utilizing out outpatient EMR platform to deliver and document on your individualized treatment approaches to meet the needs of your clients
**Compensation & Schedule:**
+ Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
+ Flexible scheduling
**Benefits You'll Love:**
+ **Health Insurance:** Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
+ **Recognition & Rewards:** Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonuses
+ **Paid Time Off:** PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
+ **Reimbursements:** Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
+ **Life Insurance:** Employer-paid life insurance
+ **Wellness:** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
**Qualifications for a BAYADA Occupational Therapist:**
+ A current Occupational Therapist license in Arizona
+ 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.
**Thrive in a Culture That Cares:**
We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:
+ Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
+ Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
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 a BAYADA Occupational Therapist you will be prepared to succeed.**
+ Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online to make sure you feel confident
+ Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our OTs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. **We can't wait to meet you!**
Locations We're Hiring: Greater Tucson Area
Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem
**As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.**
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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.