Home Care Occupational Therapist — Per Diem, Ocean County

Job overview

The Home Care Occupational Therapist — Per Diem, Ocean County role is onsite, providing in-home care in Ocean County, including Toms River, New Jersey. Compensation is $72–$96 per visit. Ignite Rehab, part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, provides physical and occupational therapy services and emphasizes patient care and community relationships. The therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized plans based on physician orders and patient needs, and delivers one-to-one treatment in patients’ homes. The role supports patients’ function and well-being through treatment, caregiver education, accurate documentation, and adjustments based on treatment response.

What you'll do

• Accept and treat patients in the assigned geographic area
• provide one-to-one treatment
• evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• deliver care according to professional standards, agency policies, and the plan of care
• educate caregivers
• document visits
• evaluate treatment effects and adjust care
• treat geriatric patients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

occupational therapist

home care

per diem

ocean county nj

toms river nj

in-home care

patient evaluation

individualized treatment plans

geriatric care

caregiver education

new graduate training

ignite rehab

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

New graduates are encouraged to apply, and the employer will train the right candidate. Home health experience is preferred but not required; mentoring is available for documentation and compliance.

About the employer

U.S. Physical Therapy is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.