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
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
