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

Interim HealthCare of Mercer County; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts Rasmussen University

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) in New Jersey to provide patient-centered therapy in home settings with flexible scheduling. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and tailor activities to help patients regain independence and improve daily functioning.

Join a nationwide network of therapists, with 1:1 patient care, online training, and opportunities to earn CEUs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Active OT license in New Jersey.
• CPR certification within 60 days.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury.
• Work as part of a home health team focusing 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 improve safety at home.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises and self-care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Good clinical judgement

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

OT license in New Jersey

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!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent 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 progressAssist 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

A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists:

• 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

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

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.