Occupational Therapist (OT)

AristaCare Health Services; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,视

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist for weekend per diem coverage in New Jersey. You will provide therapy services to residents in accordance with standards of practice, CMS guidelines, and company procedures.

The role requires state licensure, a BS degree in OT, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and certification. Strong assessment, planning, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in OT from an accredited program.
• Active OT license in New Jersey.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice and company procedures.
• Adhere to company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapist services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to therapy to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation from NetHealth EMR systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy license

Job description

Available Shift:

Weekend Per Diem

Job Purpose:

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Occupational Therapist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.


• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapist services.


• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.


• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.


• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.


• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.


• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.


• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.


• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.


• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program


• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey


• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -


• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive rates


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)


• Paid time off