Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in their homes
• Complete comprehensive evaluations of patients' functional abilities, including: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), Strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and mobility, Cognitive, psychological, sensory, and motor function
• Develop individualized treatment plans designed to maximize independence and safety
• Audit home environments and recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
• Implement therapeutic interventions that improve function and quality of life
• Collaborate with nursing and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapeutic techniques, home safety, and strategies to promote independence
• Reassess patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
• Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation using an EMR system

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of New Jersey
• Minimum of one year of recent Occupational Therapy experience
• Home Health experience preferred, but not required
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities
• Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties