Occupational Therapist - Children's Specialized Hospital
RWJBarnabas Health, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ, United States
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: 3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619
Department: Occupational Therapy-OP
Pay Range: $95,680.00 - $111,918.00 per year
Shift: Day
Status: Full-Time
Job Overview
The Occupational Therapist treats patients with disabilities and considers responses as related to the patient's functional adaptation to the environment.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NJ State Occupational Therapy License
Maintained registration by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
Completion of NBCOT examination and maintenance of registration
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Twelve-week pediatric affiliation or pediatric experience
Detailed knowledge of developmental theory and the effects of physical and percepto-cognitive disabilities as well as the psycho-social aspects of functional adaptation to the environment
Ability to evaluate disruptions in performance and plan treatment to minimize disabling effects of these conditions
Tact and judgment in performance of duties
Commitment to improving skill level
Ability to work effectively with others
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Preferred
Master’s degree
Certifications and Licenses Required
NJ State Occupational Therapy License
AHA BLS Provider Certification
American Occupational Therapy Certification Board registration
NBCOT registration
Essential Functions
Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriate to patients
Identifies and prioritizes realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits
Selects, utilizes, and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated
Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual-cognitive, psycho-social demands to produce an optimal fit of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations. Communicates with referring physicians and community contacts
Assists in training others including staff, COTAs, aides and students as designated
Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance and contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizing feedback
Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups
Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and their family in consideration of child's prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources as designated
Other Duties
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Location: 3575 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619
Department: Occupational Therapy-OP
Pay Range: $95,680.00 - $111,918.00 per year
Shift: Day
Status: Full-Time
Job Overview
The Occupational Therapist treats patients with disabilities and considers responses as related to the patient's functional adaptation to the environment.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NJ State Occupational Therapy License
Maintained registration by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
Completion of NBCOT examination and maintenance of registration
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Twelve-week pediatric affiliation or pediatric experience
Detailed knowledge of developmental theory and the effects of physical and percepto-cognitive disabilities as well as the psycho-social aspects of functional adaptation to the environment
Ability to evaluate disruptions in performance and plan treatment to minimize disabling effects of these conditions
Tact and judgment in performance of duties
Commitment to improving skill level
Ability to work effectively with others
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Preferred
Master’s degree
Certifications and Licenses Required
NJ State Occupational Therapy License
AHA BLS Provider Certification
American Occupational Therapy Certification Board registration
NBCOT registration
Essential Functions
Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriate to patients
Identifies and prioritizes realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits
Selects, utilizes, and evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods as designated
Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical, perceptual-cognitive, psycho-social demands to produce an optimal fit of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations. Communicates with referring physicians and community contacts
Assists in training others including staff, COTAs, aides and students as designated
Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance and contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizing feedback
Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups
Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and their family in consideration of child's prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources as designated
Other Duties
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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