About the job
BAYADA Home Health Care is actively seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) for a per diem role providing home health visits through our Senior Living Office. This office caters to adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis, delivering exceptional care in Independent and Assisted Living communities throughout New Castle County.
As a home care Occupational Therapist, you will be a vital member of a multi-disciplinary health care team dedicated to providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, ensuring they receive the necessary medical support to thrive at home.
Key Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist (OT):
- Conduct home visits for clients within designated geographic territories.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients’ functional status, encompassing muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills (both written and verbal), and activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) performance.
- Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance, crafting individualized intervention plans aimed at achieving optimal outcomes.
- Evaluate the home environment for potential hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identify necessary equipment and environmental adaptations to enhance client outcomes.
- Continuously assess and modify occupational therapy care plans, collaborating with nursing on the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives on rehabilitative care and activities essential for promoting health, safety, and independent living.
- Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and the services provided.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services, dedicated to helping individuals lead healthy and fulfilling lives in the comfort of their own homes. With a commitment to quality care, BAYADA delivers specialized services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

