Occupational Therapist, OT – Home Health/Outpatient

BAYADA Home Health Care

. Perform home health and outpatient visits for adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Durham and Chapel Hill .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and developing individualized intervention plans for adult and geriatric patients, while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Proficient in assessing functional status and adapting care plans to enhance patient independence and quality of life.

Highest-signal resume keywords

North Carolina Occupational Therapist LicenseOccupational Therapy Program AccreditationPatient Evaluation and AssessmentHome Care ExperienceElectronic Medical Records (EMR)

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Hard Skills

Functional Status EvaluationIndividualized Intervention PlansADL/IADL Performance AssessmentCognitive and Psychological AssessmentEnvironmental Hazard EvaluationOccupational Therapy Care Plan RevisionPatient EducationDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Touch-Pad TabletElectronic Medical Records (EMR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist License

Industry Keywords

Home Health CareGeriatric CareMultidisciplinary Healthcare TeamRehabilitative Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform home health and outpatient visits for adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Durham and Chapel Hill
Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories
Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, and ADL/IADL performance
Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor performance and develop individualized intervention plans
Evaluate home environments for hazards or barriers to independent living
Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations
Assess and revise occupational therapy care plans and participate in multidisciplinary care planning with nursing
Educate patients, family members, and representatives on rehabilitative care and activities
Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and patient-care services using a touch-pad tablet
Collaborate as an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license
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, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Solid computer skills
Prior home care experience preferred, but not required
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak
Training and scholarship opportunities
Specially designed career tracks
Recognition and reward programs
Mileage reimbursement may be included
Weekly pay and direct deposit may be included
One-on-one training may be included
Referral bonuses may be included
401(k) with company match may be included
Opportunities for career advancement