Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Part Time - Middlesex County

Interim HealthCare of Mercer County; Port Reading (NJ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 ratios

Flexible assignments

Online CEUs

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Mercer County is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver individualized therapy in patients' homes across New Jersey. You will design and implement customized treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust goals with a focus on improving daily living activities in a home environment.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to home health regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and must hold an active New Jersey OT license.
• Minimum 1 year in occupational therapy, ideally in home health.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury.
• Collaborate with a home health team (RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, SLP) to follow the plan of care.
• Assess patient, observe deficits, set therapy goals and document progress.
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Suggest adaptive equipment (grab bars, shower chairs) for added support.
• Assess fall risks and introduce home-safety strategies.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises and self-care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Compassionate care

Documentation

Education

Accredited OT Program

NJ OT license

Job description

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)

Experience a therapy career that comes with work-life balance! As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, you can set your own schedule and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.

For more than 55 years, Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to Occupational Therapists seeking a more flexible career. As a Home Health OT, you’ll have the ability to customize therapy to each patient’s needs and implement strategies that make their home an easier place to navigate. If you’re ready to experience the rewards that home health therapy brings, you are made for this!

Benefits

• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
• Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

Must-haves

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in New Jersey
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification (must be achieved within 60 days)
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.