Occupational Therapist (OT)

Mohawk Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Lafayette, NJ is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents, design individualized treatment plans, and guide recovery after injury, illness, surgery, or age-related decline. You will help residents regain independence and improve daily living activities.

You’ll document evaluations and progress, adhere to requirements, and work with an interdisciplinary team and families to support resident goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New Jersey OT license (NBCOT certification) required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Patient-centered, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities and develop individualized OT treatment plans.
• Deliver skilled OT services in line with established standards of practice and the resident’s plan of care.
• Help residents build or regain skills for daily living and independence.
• Document evaluations, progress, and treatment accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and facility requirements.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and families to support resident goals.
• Supervise and direct COTAs as applicable.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mohawk Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a skilled nursing facility in Lafayette, NJ, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to help our residents regain independence and improve their quality of daily life. You’ll evaluate residents, design individualized treatment plans, and guide recovery for people working back from injury, illness, surgery, or age-related decline — making a direct, visible difference every day.

What you’ll do:

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans

• Deliver skilled OT services in line with established standards of practice and the resident’s plan of care

• Help residents build or regain the skills needed for daily living and greater independence

• Document evaluations, progress, and treatment accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and facility requirements

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and families to support resident goals

• Supervise and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as applicable

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapist license — required (NBCOT certification)

• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

• A patient-centered, team-oriented approach

Why Mohawk Meadows:

Meaningful work with real impact, a collaborative therapy team, and the chance to help residents reclaim independence every day.