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Fellowship Life
Basking Ridge, New Jersey

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

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)

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationAssistive Device Training

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)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Fellowship Life holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 13 active listings.

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 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM at Fellowship Life a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

9
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Basking Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$841k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,918/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Fellowship Life

Hospitals and Health Care
Basking Ridge, NJ
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Per Diem Scheduling
Collaborative Rehabilitation Team
Professional Growth Opportunities