PRN OT for SNF Rehab: Restore Independence

Sternrehab; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited referral bonus (up to $1,000

Support from therapy leadership

Job summary

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to support Autumn Lake at Scotch Plains in Scotch Plains, NJ. The role focuses on helping skilled nursing residents improve self-care skills and adapt to functional changes, with opportunity to prepare for the next level of care.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, creating measurable goals, and coordinating with the care team to enhance independence and safe daily activities.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapist license.
• Sound clinical reasoning and strong treatment planning skills.
• Effective communication and timely, accurate documentation.
• Skilled nursing experience is helpful; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' ability to complete everyday activities, considering physical function, cognition, safety awareness, and prior routines.
• Establish individualized treatment plans with practical, measurable goals.
• Deliver therapy addressing dressing, bathing, toileting, functional transfers, and upper-extremity use.
• Identify adaptive equipment needs and teach techniques that support independence and energy conservation.
• Review treatment responses, update care plans, and provide clinical direction to COTAs.
• Document evaluations and services, educate caregivers, and contribute to interdisciplinary discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Treatment planning

Communication

Documentation

Education

New Jersey Occupational Therapist license

Job description

Stern Therapy Consultants is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to support Autumn Lake at Scotch Plains in Scotch Plains, NJ. The role focuses on helping skilled nursing residents improve self-care skills and adapt to functional changes, with opportunity to prepare for the next level of care.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, creating measurable goals, and coordinating with the care team to enhance independence and safe daily activities.