In-Home Occupational Therapist (I/DD) | Flexible Per Diem

Beyond Home Health Care; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Flexible scheduling—build your own cas

Caseload matched to county/region

Supportive clinical leadership

Direct deposit and weekly pay

Mileage considerations between visits

Job summary

Beyond Home Health Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide in-home and community-based OT services to adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey.

The OT will evaluate functional performance, develop person-centered treatment plans, and deliver interventions to maximize independence in ADLs, IADLs, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and community participation, in line with NJ DDD guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey license as an Occupational Therapist (OT) issued by the NJ State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• NBCOT certification preferred; required for new graduates.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates with relevant fieldwork considered.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Clean criminal background check and fingerprinting per NJ DDD requirements.
• Reliable transportation, valid NJ driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass DDD-required background checks including CRoff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with ISP and person-centered goals.
• Deliver one-on-one therapy services in the participant's home and community settings.
• Document services per DDD standards, including session notes, progress notes, and outcome measures.
• Collaborate with Support Coordinators, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide caregiver training and home programs to reinforce therapeutic goals between sessions.
• Adhere to all DDD policies and HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Maintain accurate billing records consistent with DDD Fee-for-Service rates and authorizations.
• Complete required DDD-mandated trainings.

Skills

NJ OT Licensure

ACOTE Accredited OT Program

NBCOT Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Background Checks & Fingerprinting

Reliable Transportation

NJ Driver's License

CROff Background Checks

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Beyond Home Health Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide in-home and community-based OT services to adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey.

The OT will evaluate functional performance, develop person-centered treatment plans, and deliver interventions to maximize independence in ADLs, IADLs, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and community participation, in line with NJ DDD guidelines.