Occupational Therapist (OT)

Advanced Hiring System; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Lafayette, NJ is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to help residents regain independence and improve daily quality of life. You will evaluate residents, design individualized treatment plans, and guide recovery after injury or illness, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and families to support goals.

A NJ OT license and NBCOT certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized OT treatment plans
• Deliver OT services per standards and care plans
• Help residents regain daily living skills and independence
• Document evaluations, progress, and treatment according to regulations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, physicians, and families
• Supervise and direct COTAs as applicable

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral 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.