Occupational Therapist
CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ
•$78,000 - $132,600•Onsite
About The Position
CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for an Occupational Therapist. This position provides occupational therapy services to outpatients, helping individuals regain physical or mental function and adjust to physical limitations or handicaps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Current NJ License in Occupational Therapy required.
- Strong customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Effectively evaluates the patient's performance in areas of daily living, recreation, education and social activities.
- Develops appropriate therapeutic plan based on patient assessment and physician's orders.
- Observes patient/resident progress and updates plan as indicated.
- Provides occupational therapy treatment including splinting and ADL training.
- Coordinates care plan with other healthcare providers.
- Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention. Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
- Teaches patients functional prevocational and homemaking skills and activities of daily living to help them regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
- Evaluates the patient's progress, goal attainment and need for further services following discharge.
- Documents results of diagnostic evaluations, care plan and Resident progress in medical record.
- Maintains productivity within guidelines set by department.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
