Occupational Therapist - Home Care jobs in New Jersey

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This position is for Bridgeway Care at Home!

This role is a traveling position that includes:

• Middlesex
• East Brunswick
• Bound Brook
• Piscataway
• Hillsborough
• Union

With our residents in mind, we are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide the exceptional and compassionate care Bridgeway is known for. Come join our award winning nursing team and excel in one of New Jersey's top workplaces of 2020, 2021, and 2022!

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist Includes:

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients.
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.

What we offer you:

• Medical benefits available for full-time employees after 90 days.
• Paid time off, available to use after 90 days
• Options for flexible work hours
• 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications Include:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid NJ state Occupational Therapy license.

Apply Today and become part of our Family! We offer a great work environment with opportunity for continued growth and learning, along with generous pay rates.

Visit https://www.bshcare.com/ to learn more!

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: Up to $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Role characteristics:

• Travel

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road