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Home Care Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy
Hackensack, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2025
💰 $186,000/yr($148,000/yr$186,000/yr)

About the role

Description

Ignite Rehab, operating as part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, is a multidisciplinary therapy provider offering Physical and Occupational Therapy services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.


We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team of caring professionals in Bergen County, NJ. Come be a part of a growing organization on a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!


Job Status: Independent Contractor OR W2 (per diem)

Pay: $74-$93 per hour

Schedule: Super flexible!


What You'll Do:

  • Provide one-on-one treatment
  • Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of occupational treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
  • Custom Splint Fabrication for Patients
  • Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
  • Develop and guide plans of care which encourage compliance and produce the best results for your patients.
  • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

What We Offer!

  • Competitive salary
  • Longstanding Success
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected and well-liked clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
  • Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
  • Great work/life balance
  • We offer Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
  • Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area

Requirements

  • Occupational Therapist Program Graduate.
  • New Jersey Occupational Therapist License or eligible.
  • Evaluates a patient's need for occupational therapy and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.
  • Instructs family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate occupational therapy techniques.
  • Certifications Required: CPR/First Aid

Ignite Rehab (DBA Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy) offers offers a diverse and creative place to grow, learn, and contribute. If you are interested in joining a passionate and dedicated professional community, let’s talk!

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