Home Care Occupational Therapist - Independent Contractor

About This Role

Provide in-home occupational therapy services as a Per Diem Occupational Therapist, developing individualized treatment plans and educating caregivers. This role offers flexibility and autonomy with a focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
• Provide 1:1 treatment
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• Deliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care
• Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques
• Plan, and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention
• Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Be willing to treat geriatric patients

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist Program Graduate
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New Jersey or eligible
• First Aid Certification
• AED Certification
• CPR Certification
• Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
• Strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist Program Graduate

Nice to Have

• Home health experience

Benefits

Certifications