Occupational Therapist

Alliance Health System•Freehold, NJ

6d•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Orthopedics is hiring an Occupational Therapist for its Freehold, New Jersey clinic. The role provides direct patient care within a multidisciplinary conservative care and sports medicine team, working alongside chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and other specialists. The Occupational Therapist also serves as a liaison between the rehabilitation floor and medical and surgical teams, supporting communication and coordinated patient care. The clinic-based model offers the opportunity and resources to use the full scope of occupational therapy practice. Alliance Orthopedics is a multidisciplinary healthcare organization focused on helping patients return to the activities they value. Its medical and conservative care teams collaborate to improve communication, remove barriers, and support patient recovery. The organization describes its culture as energetic, motivating, collaborative, and committed to continued improvement. This is a full-time, on-site, exempt position at one location. The posted compensation range is $80,000–$115,000 per year, with a performance-based path to the upper end of the range. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an education program accredited by ACOTE or AOTA.
Certification by the National Board for Certification.
Valid New Jersey occupational therapy license.
Up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational therapy programs.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills, including compassion for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
Willingness to challenge patients, team members, and yourself.

Responsibilities

Build genuine relationships with patients and understand their individual goals, not only their diagnoses.
Conduct engaging, one-on-one patient evaluations and help patients feel heard.
Evaluate patients' physical and basic mental health conditions.
Design and deliver individualized rehabilitation and fitness-oriented programs to help patients regain lost skills.
Advise patients on adaptive equipment for daily activities.
Fabricate custom orthoses for postoperative and conservative hand and wrist injuries.
Prepare patients for returning to work, sports, school, home, and other activities.
Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, specialists, and the broader healthcare team, including coordinating care involving injections and diagnostic procedures such as X-rays and MRIs.
Serve as a liaison between patients, referring physicians, and rehabilitation and medical teams to support clear communication and smooth transitions for diagnostic tests and procedures.
Educate caregivers and family members about patient needs.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR system.
Maintain professional knowledge and technical progress to provide effective treatment programs.
Support marketing initiatives by attending marketing and outreach events as requested.
Contribute energy to the clinic culture and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to support patient outcomes.
Comply with company rules, regulations, and procedures.
Accommodate clinic evening hours as needed or required.

Benefits

New-hire mentorship program.
Accrued paid time off and sick time.
Six paid company holidays.
Annual continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement budget.
Tuition reimbursement (terms apply).
401(k) matching and a retirement savings account with a percentage-based company match.
Fully paid health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Long- and short-term disability coverage.
Cancer care coverage.
Mental healthcare benefits.
Life insurance.
Collaborative environment that fosters continued growth in a multidisciplinary approach to medicine.
Competitive salary, with a performance-based path to $115,000.