Job Summary
Job Description
Now Hiring: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year
Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Are you an Occupational Therapist who thrives on helping older adults regain independence, confidence, and quality of life?
Join our orthopedic-centered, multidisciplinary outpatient team as an Occupational Therapist serving Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) across New Jersey. In this role, you’ll bring meaningful, personalized care directly to residents where they live—working alongside a trusted network of MDs, PTs, DCs, and OTs who believe that recovery doesn’t end at discharge—it begins with daily life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and treat residents with orthopedic, neurological, and age-related conditions
- Develop personalized, goal-oriented treatment plans
- Implement functional and therapeutic interventions to improve independence
- Educate staff and families on adaptive equipment, self-care strategies, and home safety
- Coordinate care with Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, MDs, and nursing staff
- Document patient progress using an efficient, mobile EMR platform
Qualifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of New Jersey (or eligi
- 1+ years of experience in geriatrics, outpatient, or ALF/SNF settings preferred
- Strong understanding of orthopedic conditions and functional rehab
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently within a collaborative care model
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive hourly wage + bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off & holidays
- CEU reimbursement and clinical mentorship
- A collaborative, patient-focused team culture
- Real opportunities for growth into lead PTA roles
If you're an OT who wants to make a real difference in everyday function and aging well, we invite you to join a team where purpose meets practice.