No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$92k (median of 163 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Outpatient Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living
About the Role
Full-time OT. Senior living communities. 401k match. Career advancement. Help patients maximize independence.
Join BAYADA Home Health Care as a Outpatient Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living in Wilmington, Delaware.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform outpatient therapy evaluations in order to develop a plan of care for patients in designated senior living communities or in a group home setting for adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Educate the client, family and community caregivers on the care plans created for your clients in order to achieve a team approach to maximizing functional independence.
- Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
Requirements
- A current DE Occupational Therapist license.
- Prior home care experience preferred, but not required A 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.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with BAYADA Home Health Care in Wilmington, Delaware.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Delaware, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$84k across 24 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Delaware's cost-of-living index is 108.0 (US average = 100) — Delaware ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Occupational Therapist, OT, Senior Living at BAYADA Home Health Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
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