New Graduate Occupational Therapist, (OT)

About the Role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking compassionate and motivated New Graduate Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our Person County Visits home health team FULL TIME. This role offers mentorship, the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, and make a real impact.

Key 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.
• Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
• Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
• Graduation from an occupational therapy program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA.
• 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.

Qualifications

• New graduate from an Occupational Therapy program.
• Structured orientation, dedicated clinical support, and experienced OT mentors provided.
• One-on-one patient care model.
• Weekly pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Manageable territories.
• Clinical education and continuing development opportunities.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team.