Occupational Therapist (OT)

AristaCare Health Services; Manchester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,-

Paid time off

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house team in New Jersey, with weekend and per diem shifts. You will provide OT services to residents, conduct screenings, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, an active New Jersey OT license, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required.
• Active NJ OT license required.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to residents per established standards.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures.
• Evaluate residents and develop treatment plans with short/long-term goals.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to residents, families, and the team.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Resident care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Active New Jersey OT license

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

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.

Available Shift: Weekend, Per Diem

Job Functions:

• Provide Occupational Therapistservices 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 Therapistservices.
• 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 Therapyfrom 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.
• Experience in Long-Term Care / Nursing Facility preferred

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid time off

More about us at: www.aristacare.com