Per Diem Occupational Therapist Home Health PRN
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $80 a visit, home health pay by the visit. Home health occupational therapists' postings open today state a median of $75 a visit, the middle half $72.50–$85, across 43 postings, so this one is within the middle half. Jobs paid by the hour are a different unit. Open occupational therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $74.19 an hour, the middle half $55–$78, across 88 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $49.72 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in New Jersey: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
New Jersey is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a New Jersey license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a New Jersey license, apply to the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for a license by endorsement ($100, by its own page): what New Jersey asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What New Jersey requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
- Licensure by reciprocity requires a valid, current license in good standing from a state whose education, training and examination requirements are substantially equivalent, at least one year and 1,200 hours of practice within the five years before applying, the application and fee, a criminal history background check, documentation of good standing in every state of licensure, and the New Jersey Jurisprudence Orientation; 13:44K-3.3).
- Staying active: Occupational therapist licenses expire every two years on September 30 of odd-numbered years and renew for $160; a license can still be renewed within 30 days after it expires with a late fee, after which it is suspended (N.J.A.C. 13:44K-11.1).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in New Jersey · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
About the job
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Per Diem Occupational Therapist (OT, PRN)
Location-Cherry Hill,NJ
Pay: $80 per visit | Flexible PRN Schedule | Mileage Reimbursement
Why Join Us
Help patients regain independence where it matters most - their homes. At BrightStar Care of Camden & Cherry Hill, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, smaller caseloads, and RN-led support, free from the stress of facility-based OT work.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct OT assessments for ADLs, IADLs, and safety
- Develop individualized care plans with measurable goals
- Provide training in adaptive strategies, energy conservation, and home modifications
- Educate patients/caregivers on safety and independence techniques
- Document per NJ DOH, Medicare, and BrightStar standards
- Collaborate with the care team to maximize patient outcomes
What We Need
- NJ Occupational Therapy license in good standing
- 1+ year OT experience (home health preferred)
- CPR/BLS certification
- Reliable transportation in Camden/Cherry Hill
- Strong clinical reasoning and patient education skills
From BrightStar Care Franchise Network's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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