PD Occupational Therapist

Job Title: PD Occupational Therapist

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Occupational Therapy

Req #: 0000215011

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $68.55 - $68.55 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Occupational Therapist plans and implements occupational therapy treatment in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current New Jersey State licensed as an Occupational Therapist required and
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• 1 year of acute care experience

Preferred:

• American Occupational Therapy Association Certification preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Assess patients' functional status and makes recommendations for splinting and alternative home tool needs.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services to meet individual needs.
• Coordinates an occupational therapy schedule with other occupational therapy staff and schedules an individual caseload.
• Develops a treatment program based on patients' functional abilities.
• Evaluates and treats muscular, skeletal, neurological and cardiovascular patients.
• Makes referral recommendations for additional patient care services as required.
• Monitors adequate and appropriate inventory.
• Works with the referring physician for individualized patient care needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer