Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health
**$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time OTs Only**
Full-Time or Per Diem | Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset & Union Counties, NJ
Help Patients Regain Independence, One Home Visit at a Time.
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide one-on-one home health visits to adult and geriatric patients throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients safely regain independence in the comfort of their own homes. You'll collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team while enjoying the flexibility, autonomy, and support that BAYADA is known for.
Why Join BAYADA?
At BAYADA, our mission is to help people live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to providing the support and resources needed to help you thrive.
What We Offer
- Flexible Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities
- Competitive per-visit compensation
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- One-on-one patient care in the home
- Ongoing education, training, and scholarship opportunities
- Structured career advancement pathways
- Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses
- Comprehensive infection prevention protocols and PPE support
- Collaborative, supportive clinical team committed to your success
Responsibilities
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Provide occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in their homes
- Complete comprehensive evaluations of patients' functional abilities, including:
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and mobility
- Cognitive, psychological, sensory, and motor function
- Develop individualized treatment plans designed to maximize independence and safety
- Assess home environments and recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
- Implement therapeutic interventions that improve function and quality of life
- Collaborate with nursing and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapeutic techniques, home safety, and strategies to promote independence
- Reassess patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation using an EMR system
Qualifications
- Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of New Jersey
- Minimum of one year of recent Occupational Therapy experience
- Home Health experience preferred, but not required
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities
- Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMR)
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties
Additional Information
Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation:
Full-Time
- $70.00–$75.00 per point ($109,200- $117,000 annual earning potential)
Per Diem
- $75.00–$80.00 per point
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time OTs Only
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients, enjoy flexibility, and help individuals maintain independence in their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover the BAYADA difference.
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.