No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$114k (median of 75 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty

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BAYADA Home Health Care
Salem, New Hampshire

Senior Living Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Per diem OT. Senior living visits. Salem, NH. Flexible schedule. Mileage reimbursement. 401k match. Work when you want.

Join BAYADA Home Health Care as a Occupational Therapist – Senior Living, Per Diem in Salem, New Hampshire, United States.

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 New Hampshire 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.
  • Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.
  • Apply now for immediate consideration.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join BAYADA Home Health Care as a Occupational Therapist – Senior Living, Per Diem.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient Therapy EvaluationsCare Plan DevelopmentPatient EducationDischarge PlanningElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementRehabilitative Care

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Hampshire, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$98k across 48 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

New Hampshire's cost-of-living index is 115.0 (US average = 100) — New Hampshire ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.5% of New Hampshire 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 Senior Living Occupational Therapist 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.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 75 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
Weekly pay and direct deposit
Scholarship opportunities
One-on-one training
Recognition programs
Referral bonuses
401(k) with company match
Opportunities for career advancement