Occupational Therapist

Exciting Opportunity! Occupational Therapist (PT) – Per Diem | $70 - 85 per Visit 1:1 Homecare

Location: Union County, NJ | Flexible Scheduling

BrightStar Care of Westfield & Summit is seeking experienced, compassionate Occupational Therapists (PT) to provide one-on-one home health care. This is a per-diem role with no minimum hours required—perfect for therapists who value flexibility and meaningful patient connections.

Why BrightStar Care?

Voted Employer & Provider of Choice (2018–2026), BrightStar Care is known for delivering a Higher Standard of Care. Join a supportive, client-focused team where your expertise makes a real difference in people’s lives.

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What We Offer

• $70–$85 per visit
• Weekly pay + direct deposit
• Flexible schedule – you set your visits
• Travel pay between cases
• One-on-one patient care in the comfort of their homes
• Work with a Joint Commission accredited agency
• No minimum of hours worked required

What You’ll Do

The Occupational Therapist will access functional demands against the performance availability of the client. They will identify and address deficits to improve the client's quality of life and rebuild or maintain the client's independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to client according to a physician's written orders.
• Report client's response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician.
• As appropriate, coordinate interventions with other health care providers
• Instruct other personnel and/or family members and caregivers on the intervention goals.
• Participate in client case conferences.
• Assist in identifying client and family/caregiver needs for other services and reports these needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on identified and attained goals. A copy of these documents will be submitted to the DON at least weekly.
• Participate in discharge planning, as appropriate.