Occupational Therapist in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Occupational Therapy

Req #: 0000247857

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $99,352.50 - $114,757.50 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 screens and or evaluates referred patients for Occupational Therapy services, assessing, planning and implementing specific therapeutic intervention plans where indicated to restore function and facilitate development of skills essential for adaptive and productive occupational performance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree, Masters degree or Doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA accredited school of occupational therapy
• New Jersey Occupational Therapy license
• BLS Certification
• Successful completion of all orientation Programs

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to assigned work and on call schedule and placements including but not limited to clinics, flexed hours and weekend / holiday coverage
• Advises referring physicians regarding patient orthotic needs and as indicated, provides for those needs, fabricating and / or fitting and monitoring orthotic devices
• As needed, maintains organization of department and satellite patient care and equipment areas communicating information and equipment / supply recommendations to OT Coordinator
• Collaboratively formulates discharge plans, assessing the need for therapeutic equipment and environmental adaptations and recommends / provides for same to facilitate optimal functional performance
• Documents patient care events in all applicable areas of the medical record and other designated areas according to departmental, medical center, policy and professional practice standards, including but not limited to timeliness, completeness, and accuracy

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.