Home Care Occupational Therapist — Part-Time, Essex County

Job overview

The Home Care Occupational Therapist — Part-Time, Essex County role provides in-home care in Essex County, NJ, with a flexible schedule of 20 visits per week. The anticipated base salary range is $65,000-$70,000 per year. Ignite Rehab, part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, provides physical and occupational therapy services. The therapist evaluates patients and delivers individualized, one-to-one treatment in their homes. The role supports physical function and daily participation through care planning, caregiver education, treatment adjustments, and timely documentation.

What you'll do

• Accept and treat patients in the designated geographic area
• provide one-to-one treatment
• evaluate patients and develop individualized plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• deliver care according to professional standards and the prescribed plan
• educate family members and caregivers
• conduct and document initial examinations
• document visits promptly
• evaluate treatment effects and adjust care
• treat geriatric patients
• travel to patients' homes within the assigned territory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

occupational therapist

home care

part-time

essex county nj

in-home care

20 visits per week

geriatric patients

individualized treatment plans

$65,000-$70,000/year

new grad training

paid time off

ignite rehab

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company matching options
• paid time off
• medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• CEU stipend
• loan repayment program
• professional development programs.

Why this role

Part-time role with 20 visits per week; anticipated base salary $65,000-$70,000 per year and incentive compensation eligibility. All experience levels encouraged and the employer will train the right new graduate; New Jersey occupational therapist license or eligibility required.

About the employer

U.S. Physical Therapy is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.