Outpatient Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living
BAYADA Home Health Care
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Description
$3,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist, OT, for a Full time opportunity performing Outpatient home health visits for our Wilmington Senior Living Office. This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in Independent and Assisted Living Communities throughout the Newark/Middletown area.
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:
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- 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:
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A current DE 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.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
- Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
- 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.
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. Apply now for immediate consideration.
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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- parental leave
About this role
BAYADA Home Health Care's Wilmington Senior Living Office is hiring an Occupational Therapist to deliver outpatient therapy in independent and assisted living communities across the Newark and Middletown area. You'll conduct evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and provide skilled treatment to help older adults and adults with intellectual disabilities maintain functional independence in their home environments. The role requires close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and involves educating clients, families, and caregivers on treatment approaches to support long-term goals.
This position suits an OT with at least one year of recent clinical experience and a current Delaware license. Home care experience is preferred but not required. You'll need strong time management and independent work habits, solid computer skills (EMR experience is a plus), and the interpersonal and problem-solving abilities to work effectively across different living settings. The job is full-time and based in-office in Newark, with travel to client sites throughout the region.
BAYADA offers mileage reimbursement, weekly pay with direct deposit, a 401(k) with company match, scholarship opportunities, one-on-one training, and career advancement pathways. The company emphasizes a supportive team environment and professional development.
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Bayada Home Health Care’s new CEO Bryony Winn wants to provide higher levels of care at home, Inquirer.com
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