Weekend Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Rehab Care Impact

Aristacare Llc; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) plan

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AristaCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for weekend per diem coverage in New Jersey. You will work with our in-house Talent Acquisition team and provide therapy services to residents according to CMS and state standards.

The role requires an active NJ OT license, a BS in OT, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure. Documentation and billing follow company procedures, with emphasis on quality resident care.

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 licensure and certification.
• Assume responsibility for 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.
• Adhere to company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapy 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 physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• 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.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Active OT license in New Jersey

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

AristaCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for weekend per diem coverage in New Jersey. You will work with our in-house Talent Acquisition team and provide therapy services to residents according to CMS and state standards.

The role requires an active NJ OT license, a BS in OT, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure. Documentation and billing follow company procedures, with emphasis on quality resident care.