OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM

Job Description

FellowshipLIFE is more than a workplace. Every day, our teams across our Life Plan Communities in New Jersey come together with a shared purpose: to serve others with compassion, excellence, and a genuine spirit of hospitality. Whether your role is in healthcare, hospitality, operations, administration, or support services what you do truly matters. Each team member helps create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

As a mission-driven organization, FellowshipLIFE is committed not only to enriching the lives of older adults and those we serve, but also to helping our team members thrive. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, supporting career development, and recognizing the unique strengths each person brings. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, advance, and build a future you’re proud of all while being part of a team that truly values you and your contributions.

Fellowship Village is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Rehabilitation team on a per diem basis. In this role, you will help residents regain independence in activities of daily living following illness, injury, surgery, or changes in functional status. Working closely with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team, you will play a vital role in maximizing function, promoting independence, and enhancing quality of life.

Schedule

• Per diem position

• Day shift

• Weekdays and weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on clinical assessments and resident goals.

• Provide occupational therapy treatments designed to improve functional abilities related to self-care, home management, mobility, and activities of daily living.

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care to maximize resident independence and safety.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on adaptive techniques, home safety, and the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.

• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, physicians, and caregivers to coordinate comprehensive resident care.

• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings and rehabilitation team discussions.

• Assist with group therapy programming when appropriate.

• Ensure resident safety and independence during all therapy interventions.

• Support FellowshipLIFE's mission, vision, and values while providing exceptional resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Current New Jersey Occupational Therapist license required.

• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and intervention skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to older adults.

Why Join Fellowship Village?

• Flexible per diem scheduling

• Collaborative rehabilitation team

• Supportive and mission-driven culture

• Meaningful work serving older adults

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Equal Employment Opportunity

FellowshipLIFE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Work Location: Fellowship Village, Basking Ridge, NJ (In Person)