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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health - Part Time MC

Interim HealthCare of South Plainfield·South Plainfield, New Jersey

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide personalized occupational therapy to patients in their homes to help them perform daily tasks following illness or injury. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team to establish goals, document progress, and improve home safety.

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT): in Various Locations in NJ

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!

Our Home Health Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits

  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
  • Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
  • 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 New Jersey
  • Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • CPR certification
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgment, 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 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.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with an active New Jersey license and CPR certification. Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in home healthcare, and knowledge of state and federal regulations.

  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Documentation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Fall Risk Assessment
  • Adaptive Equipment Recommendation
  • Home Safety Strategies
  • Fine Motor Skills Improvement

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
South Plainfield, New Jersey
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Application
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Interim HealthCare of South Plainfield

Interim HealthCare Inc., founded in 1966, is a leading national franchisor of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. It is part of Caring Brands International which also includes UK-based Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care, both well-known franchise brands...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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