Occupational Therapist Full-time /$10,000 sign-on bonus!

Select Medical•Galloway, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A new 60-bed medical rehabilitation hospital, a partnership between AtlantiCare and Select Medical, is opening in Galloway, New Jersey. This hospital will serve patients in southeastern New Jersey and is led by a physiatrist. The team includes rehabilitation nurses, physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists, dietitians, case managers, and other clinical and support staff. The hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for individuals facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Requirements

Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.