Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (Union County)
About The Position
Ignite Rehab, operating as part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to provide per-diem in-home care in Union County, New Jersey. The role includes treating patients in their homes, providing individualized occupational therapy, and documenting each visit. Candidates at all experience levels are encouraged to apply, and the organization will train a suitable new graduate. A mentor is available to help with documentation and compliance. The position offers flexible scheduling and autonomy, with the option to see patients on any day of the week and a preference for serving patients in the therapist’s primary geographic area. Both 1099 and W-2 work-style options are offered. Pay is $70–$75 per visit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapist program.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in New Jersey or eligible for licensure.
- Current First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications.
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory.
- Strong communication with patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses by text, email, or phone.
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 findings, 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 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
- Preference given to seeing patients in the therapist’s primary geographic area
- Mentorship for documentation and compliance
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