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Occupational Therapist

Union, NJ 07083 | 40.695724708 | -74.269027042

 

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Senior Living Visits

Full-Time or Per Diem | Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth & Union Counties, NJ

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time!

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Senior Living team. This position provides occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric clients in senior living communities throughout Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union Counties, NJ.

As a BAYADA Occupational Therapist, you'll work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping clients maximize their independence, safety, and quality of life while remaining in the place they call home.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide outpatient therapy services within senior living communities and group home settings serving adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions that promote functional independence and improve quality of life.
  • Collaborate with home health clinicians to ensure smooth transitions of care and achieve client-centered goals.
  • Educate clients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercise programs, adaptive strategies, and safety recommendations.
  • Complete timely documentation, treatment notes, and discharge planning using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Qualifications

  • Current New Jersey Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
  • Minimum of one year of recent Occupational Therapist experience.
  • Home health experience preferred, but not required.
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program recognized by the AOTA and AMA.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Why BAYADA?

At BAYADA, our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to helping you grow professionally while providing exceptional care to the clients we serve.

Benefits may include:

  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
  • One-on-one training and mentorship
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Referral bonuses
  • Career advancement opportunities through specialized career paths

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation:
$70.00 - $75.00 per point for full time status ($109,200-$117,000 annual earning potential)
$75.00 - $80.00 for per diem status

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time OTs

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.

 

 

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.

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