Weekend Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Benefits

AristaCare Health Services; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,视

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist for weekend per diem coverage in New Jersey. You will provide therapy services to residents in accordance with standards of practice, CMS guidelines, and company procedures.

The role requires state licensure, a BS degree in OT, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and certification. Strong assessment, planning, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in OT from an accredited program.
• Active OT license in New Jersey.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice and company procedures.
• Adhere to company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapist services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in 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 therapy to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans with 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.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation from NetHealth EMR systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active New Jersey Occupational Therapy license

Job description

AristaCare Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist for weekend per diem coverage in New Jersey. You will provide therapy services to residents in accordance with standards of practice, CMS guidelines, and company procedures.

The role requires state licensure, a BS degree in OT, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and certification. Strong assessment, planning, and documentation skills are essential.