Occupational Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a full time or per diem opportunity performing home health visits. This office works with adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in senior living communities throughout Somerset, Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home. Occupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities Perform outpatient therapy evaluations in order to develop a plan of care for patients in designated senior living communities or in a group home setting for adults with intellectual disabilities Professionally operate at top of licensure utilizing current research-based approaches to care in order to maximize functional independence for your clients Work closely with your home health therapy partners to appropriately transition care from home health to outpatient services in order to achieve client centered goals in their living environment, allowing the right care, at the right time for each client Educate the client, family and community caregivers on the care plans created for your clients in order to achieve a team approach to maximizing functional independence Perform evaluations, treatments and proper discharge planning for your clients utilizing out outpatient EMR platform to deliver and document on your individualized treatment approaches to meet the needs of your clients Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications A current NJ Occupational Therapist license. Prior home care experience preferred, but not required A minimum of one year of recent work experience as an Occupational Therapist. Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and problem solving skills. Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred. Benefits Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities. Advance your career with specially designed career tracks. Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability. Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement. Additional Information Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:

• 70.00 - $75.00 per point for full time status
• 75.00 - $80.00 for per diem status

BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BAYADA Home Health Care