Per Diem OT - Hand Therapy Specialist

JAG Physical Therapy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist with expertise in upper extremity care to join our outpatient team. The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, orthosis fabrication, documentation, and collaborative care to maximize functional independence.

The ideal candidate holds an OT license, hands-on experience, and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes. Hand therapy experience is valued, with opportunities to engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• CHT preferred but not required.
• 1+ year of outpatient hand therapy experience preferred.
• Completed CEU requirement in NY/NJ states.
• Valid CPR license; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessments, and interventions for patients with post-surgical and non-surgical upper extremity diagnoses.
• Fabricates custom orthoses for patients with various orthopedic upper extremity diagnoses.
• Collects and records patient care data following guidelines reflecting reimbursement systems.
• Initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans, and team communication.
• Record daily billing and follow department productivity guidelines.
• Prepare for evaluation per department policies including patient history and diagnosis knowledge.
• Selects and administers tests and measures.
• Synthesizes evaluation results to formulate diagnosis, goals, prognosis and plan of care.
• Establishes treatment plan; collaborates with interdisciplinary team; reassesses needs.
• Identifies need for consultations and refers to other healthcare professionals.
• Provides education/training to patient and support system.
• Functional Training including ADLs/IADLs and rehabilitation equipment training.
• Musculoskeletal interventions including therapeutic exercise and joint mobilization.
• Provide data and notes using Prompt EMR for all treatments.
• Attends annual JAG PT Billing and Coding seminar.
• Presents facility-level in-service annually.
• Promotes JAG PT in the community through lectures/presentations.
• Demonstrates respectful interactions with patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical decision-making

OT experience

Positive demeanor

Basic computer skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in OT

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Doctorate degree preferred

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred

CEU requirements completed (NY/NJ)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist with expertise in upper extremity care to join our outpatient team. The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, orthosis fabrication, documentation, and collaborative care to maximize functional independence.

The ideal candidate holds an OT license, hands-on experience, and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes. Hand therapy experience is valued, with opportunities to engage in ongoing professional development.