Therapist Occupational

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

14d

About The Position

Description Evaluates, plans, directs and administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs aimed at the restoration or improvement of function, or the prevention of disability. Writes evaluations, progress notes/reports, discharge summaries and maintains patient files. Counsels patients and/or family members regarding Rehabilitation diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Occupational Therapy and adheres to same. Qualifications Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Program, Current NJ State License in Occupational Therapy. CPR certification within first 3 months of hire. If working with EIP, a valid driver's license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle.

Requirements

• Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Current NJ State License in Occupational Therapy
• CPR certification within first 3 months of hire
• If working with EIP, a valid driver's license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients
• Plans therapeutic treatment programs
• Directs therapeutic treatment programs
• Administers individualized therapeutic treatment programs
• Writes evaluations
• Writes progress notes/reports
• Writes discharge summaries
• Maintains patient files
• Counsels patients and/or family members regarding Rehabilitation diagnosis, plan of care and prognosis.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Occupational Therapy
• Adheres to regulatory/legislative policies

What This Job Offers

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