Weekend Occupational Therapist - LTC Impact

Aristacare Llc; Whiting (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Paid time off

Job summary

AristaCare in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide resident-centered therapy in a long-term care setting. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy programs in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and document in NetHealth EMR.

Candidate must hold a BS in Occupational Therapy, be licensed in New Jersey, and commit to weekend per diem shifts with ongoing professional development and CMS/NetHealth compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents 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 resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents 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 residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

AristaCare in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide resident-centered therapy in a long-term care setting. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy programs in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and document in NetHealth EMR.

Candidate must hold a BS in Occupational Therapy, be licensed in New Jersey, and commit to weekend per diem shifts with ongoing professional development and CMS/NetHealth compliance.