What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time!
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Hudson County Visits team. This position offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time employment while providing one-on-one care to adult and geriatric clients in the comfort of their homes throughout Hudson County.
As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to helping clients maintain independence, safety, and quality of life while receiving care where they are most comfortable—at home.
Why Home Health?
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy
- One-on-one patient care
- Work in small territories throughout Hudson County
- Meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Reduced time in facilities and more time making an impact
- Competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Perform home visits within designated geographic territories.
- Complete comprehensive evaluations of patients' functional abilities, including ADLs, IADLs, mobility, cognition, communication, and safety.
- Develop individualized treatment plans designed to maximize independence and functional outcomes.
- Assess home environments and recommend adaptive equipment and modifications.
- Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapeutic interventions and strategies to improve safety and independence.
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic medical records.
Qualifications
- Current New Jersey Occupational Therapist license.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Prior home health experience preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Experience with EMR documentation preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
$65.00 - $70.00 per point
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time OTs
At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer:
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Career advancement opportunities and clinical career paths
- Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
- One-on-one training and support
- Referral bonus programs
- Recognition programs that celebrate excellence, compassion, and reliability
Join a company that is committed to helping people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
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.
Salary : $65 - $70