Occupational Therapist in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Occupational Therapy

Req #: 0000254395

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $99,355.00 - $114,766.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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 is a passionate, dynamic, and self-motivated professional dedicated to performing comprehensive evaluations, designing and implementing patient-centered treatment plans aimed at restoring function and enhancing skills. This full-time position operates across both acute care and out-patient areas to deliver exceptional rehabilitative care. This role ensures the highest standards of clinical service while keeping the patient at the center of all decision-making.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current New Jersey Occupational Therapist License upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• Prior combined Inpatient (Acute Care) and Outpatient experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the evaluation, treatment plan design, and implementation for patients across both acute care and out-patient settings.
• Provides treatment that includes but is not limited to: Therapeutic Exercises, ADL Training (transfers, dressing), and Patient and Family Education.
• Arranges daily schedule as needed, takes patients at scheduled times, and exhibits flexibility with daily scheduling issues.
• Works well with front desk staff in the scheduling of patients and makes multiple attempts to see patients when conflicts arise.
• Enters evaluations into computer on the day it was performed and completes progress notes on same day of service.
• Enters accurate charges for each treatment performed and maintains all documentation necessary for reimbursement.
• Reviews and cosigns COTA notes and insures that the treatment plan determined by the occupational therapist is carried out.
• Considers patient criticality, COTA knowledge, and experience when assigning patients to a COTA.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Aides and volunteers in their patient related duties in compliance with legal/hospital regulations.
• Gives timely, constructive feedback to students and reviews student documentation prior to insertion into the medical record.
• Exhibits a desire to continue professional development while meeting NJ State continuing education requirements for licensure.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

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.