Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist — Growth & Mentorship

SportsMed Physical Therapy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Individualized mentorship

Team collaboration

In‑House CEU opportunities

Career growth

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

SportsMed Physical Therapy in New Jersey is seeking a part-time or per-diem Occupational Therapist to cover the Hudson County region, with full-time opportunities available in Jersey City and West New York. You will handle hand therapy cases, conduct evaluations, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function.

The role requires a New Jersey OT license, and welcomes both new grads and experienced therapists.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Occupational Therapy License is required.
• New grads welcome; both new and experienced therapists considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Treat hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries and post‑op cases.
• Perform initial evaluations, set recovery goals, and develop plans of care.
• Document evaluations and treatments accurately.
• Educate patients and involved parties on evaluations and treatment plans.
• Maintain effective communication with patients and SportsMed providers.

Skills

Hand therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Job description

SportsMed Physical Therapy in New Jersey is seeking a part-time or per-diem Occupational Therapist to cover the Hudson County region, with full-time opportunities available in Jersey City and West New York. You will handle hand therapy cases, conduct evaluations, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to restore function.

The role requires a New Jersey OT license, and welcomes both new grads and experienced therapists.