Occupational Therapist (OT)

AristaCare Health Services; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a weekend per diem role in New Jersey. You will provide OT services, follow CMS/netHealth documentation standards, and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans with clear goals, and communicating findings to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services per practice standards.
• Document and bill therapy services per CMS/NetHealth requirements.
• Screen residents for intervention needs.
• Evaluate residents to inform treatment plans and goals.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents and team.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

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.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision