Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem/PRN

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Marlton • Evesham Township, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a per diem Occupational Therapist at its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Marlton, New Jersey. The hospital provides 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. The schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and weekends. Compensation is $56 per hour plus a shift differential.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to each patient's needs and physician direction. The role includes directing discipline-specific therapy services, designing functional programs to support patients' return to community activities, and educating patients, families, students, and coworkers. The therapist also participates in discharge planning and performs other professional duties related to patient care and therapy program delivery.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified BLS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and establish appropriate treatment goals and programs.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans according to patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Design functional treatment programs that support patients' return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Participate in discharge planning, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.
• Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and program delivery.

Benefits

• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan; part-time or per diem employees may qualify after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Orientation program to support transition into the setting.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed