Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Flexible Home Care

BrightStar Care of Hunterdon; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Time Pay

Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit

Employee Recognition

Flexible Scheduling

One-to-one care

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Hunterdon County is seeking an Occupational Therapist to serve clients in the Hamilton NJ/ Robbinsville area.

You will perform physical and psychological assessments, coordinate with physicians on care plans, evaluate home environments, and recommend adaptive equipment.

This per diem role offers flexible scheduling, weekly pay by Direct Deposit, travel time pay, and recognition for outstanding work while delivering one-to-one patient care.

Qualifications

• Assess clients’ physical and psychological status.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans.
• Assess home environments and suggest beneficial adjustments.
• Assess need for adaptive equipment for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Educate clients, family and caregivers on device use and proper operation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and psychological assessments of clients.
• Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and appropriate treatment plans.
• Assess home environments of clients and explore adjustments which may be beneficial.
• Assess for benefits of adaptive equipment to assist client w/ ADL's.
• Advise client through the process of obtaining devices, as well as proper use of devices by client, family & caregivers.
• Report client's response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing & physician.
• Initiate occupational therapy program & instruct other personnel, including family members & caregivers, in specific phases of occupational therapy w/ which they may assist with the client.
• Prepare clinical & progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning.
• Treat clients, families & staff with courtesy & respect.

Job description

BrightStar Care of Hunterdon County is seeking an Occupational Therapist to serve clients in the Hamilton NJ/ Robbinsville area.

You will perform physical and psychological assessments, coordinate with physicians on care plans, evaluate home environments, and recommend adaptive equipment.

This per diem role offers flexible scheduling, weekly pay by Direct Deposit, travel time pay, and recognition for outstanding work while delivering one-to-one patient care.