Occupational Therapist - Homecare

Occupational Therapist

Pride Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support our clients in the medical facility. This is a temporary assignment opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Type - Contract

Location- West Orange, NJ

Shift - MondayFriday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Hours- 40 hrs/ week

Pay - $48 to $53/hr on W2 Coverage areas: Morris and Essex county

Mileage: Reimbursement provided (from first patient to last patient)

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and occupational therapy needs
• Assist physicians in developing individualized therapy plans of care
• Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with state practice guidelines and physician orders
• Monitor patient progress and report condition changes to the supervising nurse and physician
• Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members regarding treatment plans, goals, and functional limitations
• Complete patient evaluations, treatment documentation, and progress notes accurately and timely per company policy
• Develop and implement OT plans of care within state-specific guidelines
• Deliver compassionate care in diverse home environments regardless of patient background or condition

Required Qualifications

• Current Alabama Occupational Therapy License
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Current vehicle insurance
• Ability to travel within assigned coverage area
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Home health experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.