Occupational Therapist I: Full Time, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System • Summit, NJ

4d • $42 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health is searching for a qualified full-time Occupational Therapist for their inpatient unit at Overlook Medical Center. This position is for 37.5 hours per week in which the will provide direct patient care to individuals recovering from trauma, surgery, or acute medical conditions in the acute care setting. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and helping them regain essential daily living and work skills.

Requirements

• Direct patient care to individuals recovering from trauma, surgery, or acute medical conditions in the acute care setting.
• Evaluating patients
• Developing treatment plans
• Helping them regain essential daily living and work skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional functionality
• Develop individualized therapy programs tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Implement evidence-based treatments to restore or enhance patients’ ability to perform daily activities
• Provide adaptive strategies and equipment to support independence.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in coordinated care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and home care strategies.
• Train caregivers in safe mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and treatment outcomes
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and health regulations.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in acute care occupational therapy.
• Participate in continuing education and training.
• Other departmental duties/responsibilities as deemed required by the department manager.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed