Occupational Therapist (OT) — NJ DDD | Union County

Beyond Home Health Care; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Caseload by county/region

Clinical leadership support

Direct deposit & weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Beyond Home Health Care is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home and community-based OT services to adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey. You will evaluate function, develop person-centered plans, and improve ADLs, IADLs, and community participation according to NJ DDD guidelines.

Responsibilities include home-based therapy, progress documentation, caregiver coaching, and coordination with supports coordinators.

Qualifications

• New Jersey license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the NJ State Board.
• Graduate of an ACOTE‑accredited OT program.
• NBCOT certification preferred; required for new graduates.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred; fieldwork acceptable.
• Current CPR/BLS certification and clean background check per NJ DDD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home evaluations and develop ISP-aligned treatment plans.
• Deliver one-on-one OT services in participants' homes and community settings.
• Document sessions, progress notes, and outcomes per DDD standards.
• Collaborate with coordinators, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide caregiver training and home programs to reinforce goals.
• Adhere to DDD policies and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain billing records consistent with DDD rate structures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Home-based therapy

Documentation accuracy

CPR/BLS certified

Education

New Jersey OT license

ACOTE‑accredited OT program

NBCOT certification

Job description

Beyond Home Health Care | NJ DDD-Approved Provider

Per Diem / Contract | Statewide New Jersey | Flexible Schedule

Compensation: $74 – $80 per hour

About Beyond Home Health Care

Beyond Home Health Care is an approved provider with the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), delivering in-home therapeutic services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across New Jersey. We support participants enrolled in the Supports Program and Community Care Program (CCP) by providing individualized care that promotes independence, community participation, and quality of life.

Position Overview

We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, in-home and community-based OT services to adults with developmental disabilities. The OT will evaluate functional performance, develop person-centered treatment plans, and deliver interventions that maximize independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), sensory processing, fine motor skills, and community participation, in accordance with NJ DDD guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with each participant's Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and person-centered goals.

• Deliver one‑on‑one therapy services in the participant’s home and community settings.

• Document services in compliance with DDD documentation standards, including session notes, progress notes, and outcome measures, submitted within required timeframes.

• Collaborate with Support Coordinators, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

• Provide caregiver training and home programs to reinforce therapeutic goals between sessions.

• Adhere to all DDD policies, including the DDD Provider Policies & Procedures Manual, reportable incident requirements (Danielle's Law, Stephen Komninos' Law), and HIPAA confidentiality standards.

• Maintain accurate billing records consistent with DDD Fee‑for‑Service rates and authorizations.

• Complete required DDD‑mandated trainings (Pre‑Service, Preventing Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation, Danielle's Law, Stephen Komninos' Law, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Current New Jersey license as an Occupational Therapist (OT) issued by the NJ State Board of Occupational Therapy.

• Graduate of an ACOTE‑accredited occupational therapy program.

• NBCOT certification preferred; required for new graduates.

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates with relevant fieldwork considered.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Clean criminal background check and fingerprinting per NJ DDD requirements.

• Reliable transportation, valid NJ driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

• Ability to pass DDD‑required background checks including the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (CRoff).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or complex medical needs.

• Familiarity with NJ DDD Supports Program and Community Care Program service definitions.

• Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages a plus).

What We Offer

• $74 – $80 per hour — competitive hourly compensation.

• Flexible self‑directed scheduling — build your own caseload.

• Caseload matched to your preferred county/region.

• Supportive clinical leadership and administrative support.

• Direct deposit and prompt weekly pay.

• Mileage considerations between visits.