Occupational Therapist (OT)

AristaCare Health Services; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist for weekend per diem coverage. You will deliver therapy to residents, assess needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires a BS in Occupational Therapy and an active NJ license, with ongoing continuing education for licensure maintenance. You will work within our established protocols and CMS guidelines in a supportive in-house recruiting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents following standards and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures for therapy services.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and plans to residents, families, and the care team.
• Complete CMS-compliant medical documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Communication with families

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

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.

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

More about us at: www.aristacare.com