PD Occupational Therapist

Job Title: PD Occupational Therapist

Location: CMC Nursing

Department Name: Transitional Care Unit

Req #: 0000208127

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $66.23 - $66.23 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 evaluates, plans and implements Occupational Therapy treatment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must meet basic professional entry-level educational requirements from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Valid NJ OT License
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Successful completion of all required orientation programs

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Provides skilled interventions, maximizing the patient s outcomes by successfully anticipating patient s response to care provided
• Performs effective, efficient, fluid, and coordinated movement in providing technically competent interventions for patients
• Performs interventions consistent with the plan of care
• Recognizes physiological and psychological changes in patients and adjusts treatment accordingly
• Uses intervention time efficiently and effectively
• Engages client / family in problem-solving activities
• Modifies task approach, occupations, and the environment to maximize client performance
• Determines time for discharge and educates patient on discharge responsibilities
• Determines need for referral to other disciplines based upon progress, lack of progress with rehab care
• Determines educational needs and educates patients / residents / families

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