What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
The Occupational Therapist provides ongoing evaluation and assessment of patients using standardized tests and measurements and direct observation.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Licensed by the NJ State Board of Occupational Therapy
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 8-4:30pm
- Full-Time
Essential Functions:
- Formulate objective treatment goals and plans to achieve goals
- Modify goals and plans as needed
- Provide medically prescribed treatment to inpatients in acute care, LTACH, and outpatients
- Complete written or computerized documentation in the medical record as pertains to patients status
- Complete all other forms, documents and letters as necessary
- Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, patient and family meetings and other committees and meetings as assigned
- Maintain knowledge of current laws and standards of practice as relates to occupational therapy
- Participate in educational activities including student supervision and provision of education on areas of expertise or interest
- Contribute to hospital and community education within scope of knowledge as requested
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
