New Graduate Occupational Therapist, (OT)

About the Role

Launch your Occupational Therapy career with confidence as a New Graduate Occupational Therapist (OT) with BAYADA Home Health Care. This full-time position offers mentorship, the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, and to make a real impact from day one. Join our Person County Visits home health team and receive structured orientation, dedicated clinical support, and experienced OT mentors to help you transition from the classroom to independent practice, providing exceptional one-on-one care to adult and geriatric clients in their homes.

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.
• 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 using a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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

• Comprehensive new graduate orientation and mentorship.
• One-on-one patient care.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information: Base Pay, depending upon qualifications: $60-$65 per point.