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Passaic County, New Jersey

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Part Time (Passaic County)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $70K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company 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.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and passionate part time (with benefits!) Occupational Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are an Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

  • All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
  • Job Type: Part time w/ benefits, 20-visits per week
  • Location: Passaic County
  • Schedule: Flexible!

Responsibilities

  • Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
  • Provide 1:1 treatment
  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
  • Deliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care
  • Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques

Plan, and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.

  • Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
  • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
  • Must be willing to treat geriatric patients.

Ignite Rehab (DBA Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy) 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!

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist Program Graduate

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New Jersey or eligible.
  • Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
  • Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
  • Strong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.
  • Additional Information
  • What We Offer!
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with company matching options
  • A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • Up to a $1,500 CEU stipend per year, plus all expenses paid for any specialty certifications towards Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS or WCS

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

  • A professional, supportive and fun work environment fostered by a team of well-respected clinicians who take pride in the challenges of meaningful work
  • Focus on Patient Care - Quick EMR (No Oasis required)
  • Great work/life balance
  • Flexibility and Autonomy - see patients any 7 days of the week
  • Preference given to see patients in your primary geographic area
  • And much more!

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$70,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

Compensation: USD 60000 - USD 70000 - yearly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningGeriatric CarePatient EducationClinical Documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (201 salary observations; 463 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 46% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Occupational Therapist- Part Time (Passaic County) at US Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

10
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
55% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

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$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, life, long-term disability insurance
CEU stipend up to $1,500/year
Professional growth opportunities
Flexible schedule
No Oasis required