Occupational Therapist

You Belong Here. Performance Ortho, a growing multi-specialty healthcare organization in New Jersey, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help orthopedic and postoperative patients regain the function, confidence, and independence they need for daily life. This is a hands-on clinical role for a therapist who can turn evaluation findings into practical treatment plans and help patients return to the activities that matter to them.

The ideal candidate brings sound clinical judgment, clear and compassionate communication, and dependable follow-through. You’ll manage a caseload and work closely with orthopedic providers, rehabilitation colleagues, and patient care teams to support continuity throughout treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess daily activities, work and role participation, upper-extremity function, and other factors affecting recovery.
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable functional goals and clear criteria for reassessment, referral, and discharge.
• Recognize changes in condition, safety concerns, and barriers to progress. Communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate provider or clinical leader.

Treatment & Functional Recovery

• Deliver evidence-informed interventions, including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and functional retraining, within your scope and competency.
• Use adaptive strategies, equipment, and environmental modifications to help patients return to meaningful activities at home, at work, and in the community.
• Teach home programs and self-management strategies. Fit or fabricate orthoses when appropriate to the plan of care and within your competency.
• Monitor patient response, reassess progress, and adjust treatment based on clinical findings and patient priorities.

Patient Education & Connected Care

• Explain evaluation findings, treatment goals, progress, and next steps in language patients and families can use.
• Collaborate with orthopedic physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and other care team members to coordinate treatment and complete handoffs.
• When assigned, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and guide Rehabilitation Technicians within applicable scope and supervision requirements.

Documentation, Quality & Safety

• Complete timely, accurate evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, charges, and other required records.
• Document medical necessity, patient response, functional progress, and the clinical reasoning behind treatment decisions.
• Manage an appropriate caseload, follow clinical safety and infection-prevention practices, and communicate promptly when authorization, scheduling, or equipment issues could affect care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program, or other education that qualifies you for New Jersey occupational therapy licensure.
• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Occupational Therapist license by the start date. New graduates who can meet this requirement are welcome to apply.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification by the start date.
• Ability to evaluate occupational performance, develop and adjust plans of care, recognize changes in condition, and document accurately in an electronic health record.
• Clear, compassionate communication and the ability to collaborate across disciplines, work onsite, and travel to other Performance Ortho locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, postoperative rehabilitation, hand therapy, or a related setting.
• Experience treating upper-extremity conditions and helping patients carry treatment gains into daily activities.
• Specialty training in hand or upper-extremity rehabilitation, orthosis fabrication, ergonomics, or work rehabilitation.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, mentoring peers, or improving clinical workflows.

What Success Looks Like

• First 30 days — Build relationships with the care team, learn clinical and documentation workflows, and establish development priorities with your Clinic Director.
• By 60 days — Manage an appropriate caseload with growing independence, communicate reliably across disciplines, and demonstrate consistent clinical reasoning, documentation, and patient education.
• By 90 days and beyond — Take dependable ownership of safe, patient-centered care and identify an opportunity to improve patient outcomes, clinic flow, or teamwork.

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, onsite position at an assigned Performance Ortho clinic in New Jersey. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with no routine weekend shifts. The role reports to the Clinic Director and may require travel to other Performance Ortho locations.

Clinical duties include demonstrating exercises and daily activities, performing hands-on treatment, handling therapy tools and adaptive equipment, and assisting with patient positioning or mobility using appropriate equipment and team support. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Performance Ortho’s mission is to transform lives with love. In this role, you’ll put that mission into practice by helping patients rebuild the skills they need to manage daily routines, return to work, or participate more fully in family and community life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Performance Ortho is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law. Applicants who need an accommodation may contact People Operations.

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: Yes