Occupational Therapist / OT

Overview Join our team as a day shift , PRN ,Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapist (OT) in Westwood, NJ.Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and MakeHealthcare Better Thrive : We empower our team with career growthopportunities and resources that support your wellness, education,and financial well-being. People-First : We prioritize yourwell-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you arevalued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better : We use advancedtechnology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get toKnow Your Team : Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Centeris a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with anew emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, awomen's imaging center, and an ICU. Responsibilities Occupationaltherapists (OTs) help people improve their ability to perform tasksin their daily living and working environments. Works withindividuals who have conditions that are disabling, they help themto develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. OThelps clients not only to improve their basic motor functions andreasoning abilities but also to compensate for permanent loss offunction, their goal is to help clients have independent,productive, and satisfying lives. OT assists clients in performingactivities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caringfor daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. Physicalexercises may be used to increase strength and dexterity, whileother activities may be chosen to improve visual acuity and theability to discern patterns. Qualifications Job Requirements : Master's degree in occupational therapy. 1 years experience Currentvalid NJ State Occupational Therapy license. Maintains AmericanHeart Association Basic Life Support HCP Certification. PreferredJob Requirements : 2 years experience Experience with electronichealth records a plus Completed 30 hours of advanced coursework inmodalities preferred. Course approved by NJ state licensingboard