Home Care Occupational Therapist- Part Time (Essex County)
About The Position
Ignite Rehab, operating as part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to provide part-time in-home care in Essex County, New Jersey. The position is listed as 20 visits per week, with a flexible schedule. Occupational Therapists at all experience levels are encouraged to apply; the organization will train the right new graduate. Home health experience is preferred but not required, and a mentor will be provided to assist with documentation and compliance. The role requires treating geriatric patients and traveling to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized treatment plans, documents care, and adjusts treatment to support each patient’s needs and functional goals. The role includes educating family members and caregivers and coordinating effectively with patients, support staff, and management. The position offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive clinical team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapist program.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in New Jersey or eligible for licensure.
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory.
- Strong communication skills with patients, support staff, and management.
- Willingness to treat geriatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Accept and treat patients within the designated geographic area.
- Provide one-to-one treatment.
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Deliver care in accordance with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care.
- Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques.
- Plan and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction.
- Perform and document an initial examination, evaluate the data, identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
- Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit.
- Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Treat geriatric patients.
- Travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory.
- Respond in a timely manner to patients, support staff, and management via text, email, phone, or other communication.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation; anticipated base salary range of $65,000–$70,000, with eligibility for incentive compensation.
- Generous paid time off.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Supportive and fun work environment with a team of clinicians.
- Quick EMR; no Oasis required.
- Work-life balance, flexibility, and autonomy.
- 401(k) plan with company matching options.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Loan repayment program of up to $5,000 per year.
- Up to a $1,500 annual CEU stipend and expenses paid for eligible specialty certifications.
- Unlimited online CEUs through MedBridge Education.
- New York's 529 College Savings Program.
- Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, fitness, insurance plans, and other offerings through Plum Benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account plans for unreimbursed medical and dental expenses and travel to and from work.
- Company events, including an annual Family Field Day, Leadership Retreats, and Holiday Awards Celebration.
- Orthopedic residency programs are available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
