Interim HealthCare of Mercer·Somerville, New Jersey
The Occupational Therapist will provide therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to illness or injury, working within a home health team focused on the patient's plan of care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, establishing goals, assisting with exercises to improve motor skills, suggesting adaptive equipment, assessing fall risks, and educating the patient and family.
Experience a therapy career that comes with work-life balance! As a Home Health OT for Interim HealthCare®, you can set your own schedule and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
For more than 55 years, Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to Occupational Therapists seeking a more flexible career. As a Home Health OT, you’ll have the ability to customize therapy to each patient’s needs and implement strategies that make their home an easier place to navigate. If you’re ready to experience the rewards that home health therapy brings, you are made for this!
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 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and hold an active OT license in New Jersey, with a minimum of one year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare. CPR certification is required within 60 days, along with knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
Market context
New Jersey continues to show steady demand for allied health professionals in imaging and cardiac care settings, especially for nuclear medicine roles that support diagnostic testing and patient throughput. These positions are competitive because employers often require a relevant degree, recent nuclear medicine and cardiology experience, ARRT or CNMT certification, a New Jersey State Radiology License, and CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and recent experience match the posting before applying.