Occupational Therapist (OT)

Interim HealthCare - Wayne NJ
Wayne, NJ, US
Temporary

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized.

As a Home Health OT, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health OTs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier.

As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived.

If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits :

  • 1 : 1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Competitive rates
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • Create your own schedule of when and where you want to work
  • Weekend, Weekdays opportunities
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • Multiple locations based on preference.

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do :

  • Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
  • Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
  • Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
  • Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
  • Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
  • Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
  • Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapists :

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in NJ
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs).

Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first.

Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

30+ days ago
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