Occupational Therapist (OT) In House (Weekend PRN)

Evolve Therapy Services; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist for an in-house SNF in City of Orange, NJ. This PRN role focuses on delivering comprehensive OT services within a collaborative team.

You will conduct screenings, develop goals, supervise a COTA, and ensure accurate documentation and billing in accordance with regulations. A valid OT license in NJ is required; ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Screening and evaluating residents to determine best OT intervention.
• Developing and updating short- and long-term goals for residents.
• Communicating findings and plans to residents, families, and the team.
• Coordinating therapy schedules with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine best OT intervention.
• Evaluate residents and set short- and long-term goals.
• Explain findings and plans to residents, families, and the team.
• Create individual therapy schedules with team members.
• Deliver therapy per plan and handle documentation and billing.
• Perform additional duties to ensure quality patient care.
• Oversee COTA and ensure compliant documentation and reimbursement.

Skills

Screening

Evaluation

Collaboration

Documentation & billing

COTA supervision

Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active OT license

Continuing education

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in City of Orange, NJ!

Job Position

Occupational Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

PRN

Job Purpose

To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Functions

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within

*Benefits based on Full Time Status