Occupational Therapist

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.