Occupational Therapist (OT)

Select Medical•West Orange, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring an Occupational Therapist for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in West Orange, 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 Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction. The role includes directing discipline-specific therapy services, designing functional programs to support patients’ return to community activities, educating patients and others, and participating in discharge planning. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with an 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule on weekends and holidays. Compensation is $84,500–$115,928.49 per year, based on experience. The employer offers an extensive orientation program, continuing education opportunities, and a clinical ladder program to support career development.

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 in accordance with patient needs and physician direction.
Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
Design functional treatment programs that support an effective return to community activities.
Educate patients, families, students, co-workers, and oneself.
Participate in discharge planning, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.
Perform other professional duties related to patient care, the development of discipline-specific therapy services, and program delivery.