Occupational Therapist (OT)

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Available Shift: Weekend Per Diem

Job Purpose:

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directingOccupational Therapistservices in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide Occupational Therapistservices to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.

• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapistservices.

• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.

• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.

• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.

• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.

• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.

• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapyfrom an accredited program

• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -

• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive rates

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)

• Paid time off

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