Occupational Therapist

Rochester Regional Health • Newark, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist, your strong attention to detail and excellent evaluation skills are crucial to successfully restoring or improving each patient’s optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate.
• Current NYS Occupational Therapist License or limited permit as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 6 months of previous experience preferred.
• Acute care and outpatient hand therapy experience preferred.
• Certified hand therapist preferred.
• 1 year of experience with the frail elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete initial evaluation of referred patients using evaluation protocols, standardized tests, and clinical observations; develop and implement treatment plans, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them; adjust treatment plan and goals as needed
• Maintain complete documentation of patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge status; counsel and teach patients and families; coordinate care plans with other involved health professionals, and discuss changes in treatment programs with MDs
• Assist with the supervision and guidance of new personnel, assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees