Occupational Therapist-Northern New Jersey

Pillar Care Continuum; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No separate liability insurance needed

401(k) after 500 hours

Flexible schedule and location

Job summary

Pillar Care Continuum in Northern New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Early Intervention Program. You will assess infants and toddlers, collaborate with families, and work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement IFSPs and targeted interventions.

You will provide home- or community-based services, document progress, and ensure documentation meets Medicaid and IDEA Part C requirements. NJ OT license and NBCOT certification required.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in New Jersey with NBCOT certification.
• Education degrees in OT from accredited program.
• Experience with early intervention preferred.
• Strong communication and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments of infants and toddlers.
• Develop IFSPs in collaboration with families and team members.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions to support fine motor and self-help skills.
• Provide home- or community-based services per program requirements.
• Document progress and ensure compliance with state/federal guidelines.
• Coordinate with speech, physical, and developmental specialists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

NJ OT license

NBCOT certification

Job description

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Occupational Therapist-Northern New Jersey

Early Intervention Part Time Early Intervention, East Hanover, NJ, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1586

Salary Range: $80.00 To $90.00 Hourly

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Program: Early Intervention Program

Location: Northern New Jersey

Status: Hourly (Choose your own hours)

ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Job Summary:

Pillar Care Continuum is looking to hire multiple dedicated candidates for our Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Early Intervention Program. Which provides specialized therapeutic services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays, disabilities, or medical conditions. The OT works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized strategies to enhance children’s development and functional abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive developmental and functional assessments of motor, sensory, and adaptive skills.
• Utilize standardized tools and clinical observations to identify areas of concern.
• Develop individualized family service plans (IFSP) in collaboration with families and other team members.
• Design and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote fine motor, sensory processing, self-help, and play skills.
• Use age-appropriate and culturally sensitive approaches to support the child’s developmental goals.
• Provide home- or community-based services as per program requirements.
• Educate families and caregivers on strategies to support the child’s development during daily routines.
• Empower families to integrate therapeutic practices into their natural environments.
• Serve as a resource for developmental milestones and concerns.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists, physical therapists, developmental specialists, and case managers.
• Coordinate services and share progress updates with team members to ensure cohesive care.
• Participate in team meetings and IFSP reviews to update goals and strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, progress notes, and reports in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with program and funding source requirements (e.g., Medicaid, IDEA Part C).
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards of occupational therapy practice.
• Stay current with research and advancements in early intervention and occupational therapy.
• Attending required training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid New Jersey Occupational Therapist license.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Preferred: Experience working in pediatric or early intervention settings.
• Knowledge of IDEA Part C regulations and developmental milestones.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Competence in providing family-centered and culturally responsive care.

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work

experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,

complexity and external market and internal market value when

determining salary level.

BENEFITS

No need for independent liability insurance (saving approximately $200–$300 per year)

Taxes are deducted directly from your paycheck — no need to file independently or hire a tax professional

Flexible work schedule and location

Eligible for 401(k) benefits after 500 hours worked

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.