Occupational Therapist
Job Description
About the Role
Join BrightStar Care of Westfield as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule in United States. 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.
Key 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.
Requirements
- focused team where your expertise makes a real difference in people’s lives. ✨
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70 - $85/visit
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join BrightStar Care of Westfield as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at BrightStar Care of Westfield a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at BrightStar Care of Westfield is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
BrightStar Care of Westfield lists compensation for this psychologist position at $70k to $85k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Union County, New Jersey.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($70k–$85k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Home health care, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Interpersonal skills, Customer service, HIPAA compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will provide one-on-one home health care services to assess functional demands and address patient deficits. They are responsible for coordinating interventions, instructing caregivers, and maintaining clinical documentation in compliance with regulations.
Benefits package: Flexible schedule, Weekly pay, Travel pay, One-on-one patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
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