Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)
About The Position
Ignite Rehab, operating as part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, is seeking a motivated and passionate per diem Occupational Therapist to provide in-home care in Morris County. The role is open to clinicians at all experience levels, including new graduates, who will receive training. The position involves providing one-to-one occupational therapy, evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, delivering care according to professional standards and physician orders, and documenting visits. The therapist must be willing to treat geriatric patients and travel to patients’ homes within the assigned territory. The organization offers 1099 and W-2 work arrangements, flexible scheduling, autonomy to see patients on any seven days of the week, and a preference for assignments within the therapist’s primary geographic area. Home health experience is preferred but not required; a mentor is available to assist with documentation and compliance. Compensation is listed as $72–$93.75 per visit and also as $72–$93.75 hourly.
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.
- All experience levels are encouraged to apply; the employer will train the right new graduate.
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.
- Communicate effectively with patients, support staff, and management, including responding in a timely manner by text, email, phone, or other means.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Professional, supportive, and fun work environment.
- Quick EMR; no Oasis required.
- Great work/life balance.
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy to see patients on any seven days of the week.
- Preference for patients in the therapist’s primary geographic area.
- Mentor support for documentation and compliance.
- 1099 and W-2 options to fit the preferred work style.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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