Home Care Occupational Therapist — Per Diem, Essex County

Job overview

The Home Care Occupational Therapist — Per Diem, Essex County role provides in-home care in Essex County, NJ, with a flexible schedule. Pay is $70-$75 per visit. Ignite Rehab, part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, provides physical and occupational therapy services. The therapist evaluates patients and provides individualized, one-to-one occupational therapy in their homes. The role aims to maintain or improve physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction through treatment, caregiver education, and ongoing evaluation.

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

per diem

essex county nj

in-home care

one-to-one treatment

geriatric patients

individualized treatment plans

$70-$75 per visit

new jersey license

1099 or w-2

ignite rehab

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• 1099 and W-2 work options.

Why this role

Per diem role paying $70-$75 per visit; 1099 and W-2 options. New Jersey occupational therapist license or eligibility required; home health experience preferred but not required, and mentoring is available.

About the employer

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