New Graduate Occupational Therapist, (OT) - Home Health

Launch Your Occupational Therapy Career with Confidence!

$3,000 Hiring Bonus!!

Are you graduating from an Occupational Therapy program and looking for a career where you'll receive mentorship, build meaningful patient relationships, and make a real impact from day one?

BAYADA Home Health Care is excited to welcome compassionate and motivated new graduate Occupational Therapists to join our Person County Visits home health team FULL TIME!

Our structured orientation, dedicated clinical support, and experienced OT mentors will help you successfully transition from the classroom to independent practice while providing exceptional one-on-one care to adult and geriatric clients in their homes.

Why Home Health?

Home health offers an opportunity to truly connect with your patients and see the direct impact of your care. You'll treat one patient at a time, develop meaningful relationships, and help individuals remain safely and independently in the comfort of their own homes.

At BAYADA, you'll never be expected to navigate your first year alone. Our experienced clinicians and clinical managers are committed to helping you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and grow into the occupational therapist you aspire to be.

 Why Choose BAYADA?

• Comprehensive new graduate orientation and mentorship
• One-on-one patient care—never rushed clinic appointments
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy
• Weekly pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Manageable territories to minimize travel
• Clinical education and continuing development opportunities
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Nationally recognized, mission-driven organization

Occupational Therapist, OT Responsibilities:

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
• Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
• Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Occupational Therapist, OT Qualifications:

• A current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

 Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuing Education & Professional Development – 6-month MedBridge subscription, plus ongoing access to Elsevier and BAYADA University learning resources
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship and career advancement opportunities

 Apply today and start your career where compassion, clinical excellence, and professional growth come together.

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.