Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Aristacare Llc; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A pediatric care facility in Whiting, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality care. In this per diem role, you will develop treatment plans, evaluate patients, and ensure compliance with documentation standards. Applicants must possess a valid Occupational Therapy license and experience in pediatric therapy. Ongoing education is encouraged to maintain licensure. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional resident care.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.
• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services according to established standards.
• Evaluate patients to obtain data for treatment planning.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.

Skills

Experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Active Occupational Therapy license

Compliant documentation skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Tools

NetHealth EMR systems

Job description

Manchester Pediatric Medical Day Careis looking for an Occupational Therapist!

Job Position: Occupational Therapist

Shifts: 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 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 therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of patients at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of patients to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate patients 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 patients, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education & Requirements:

• Must have experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in state(s) of practice
• 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.