Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Visits Full-Time Essex County, NJ Flexible Schedule | Competitive Pay | Adult & Geriatric Population BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Essex County Visits team based in Livingston, NJ. This full-time opportunity offers the flexibility to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle while providing one-on-one care to adult and geriatric clients throughout Essex County.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life by delivering individualized therapy in the comfort of their homes. You'll collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care. Why You'll Love This Opportunity: Flexible full-time scheduling One-on-one patient care Manageable geographic territories Competitive per-visit compensation Weekly pay and direct deposit Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship Career growth and advancement opportunities Scholarship and continuing education programs Collaborative team environment built on compassion, excellence, and reliability
Provide skilled occupational therapy services through home visits within designated territories. Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients' functional abilities, including strength, endurance, coordination, cognition, communication, and activities of daily living (ADLs and IADLs). Develop individualized treatment plans to maximize independence, safety, and functional outcomes.
Assess home environments for safety concerns and recommend modifications or adaptive equipment to support independent living. Identify and recommend assistive devices and environmental adaptations to improve patient function and quality of life. Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapeutic techniques and strategies to promote safety and independence. Continuously assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate. Accurately document evaluations, interventions, and patient progress using electronic medical records and tablet technology.
Current New Jersey Occupational Therapist (OT) license. Minimum of one year of recent Occupational Therapy experience. Prior home health experience preferred but not required.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred. Why BAYADA? At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset.
We are committed to helping our clinicians build rewarding careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their families. We offer: Weekly pay and direct deposit Mileage reimbursement 401(k) with company match Scholarship and professional development opportunities One-on-one training and mentorship Recognition and referral bonus programs Specialized career advancement tracks A supportive team culture that values compassion, excellence, and reliability At BAYADA, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional one-on-one care while enjoying the flexibility and independence that make home health such a rewarding career.
Additional Information: Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation: $75.00-$80.00 per point ($117,000-$124,800 annual earning potential) Apply today for immediate consideration and discover why BAYADA is a leader in home health care. 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.