Occupational Therapist, Per Diem Day, Somerville NJ

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Occupational Therapist in Somerville, NJ

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of accredited program in Occupational Therapy at the Baccalaureate or post Baccalaureate level required.

Preferred:

• Active membership in a professional organization is encouraged but not required.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey board license and registration required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Advises referring physicians regarding patient orthotic needs and as indicated, provides for those needs, fabricating and / or fitting and monitoring orthotic devices
• Administers therapy treatments to patients following standard accepted therapy practice and policies and procedures of CORC,
• Develops appropriate discharge plans with patient and/or family and staff
• Develops appropriate home therapy program and instructs patients and families in proper implementation; makes recommendations for therapeutic/adaptive equipment as indicated and instructs patients and families in their safe and effective use
• Documents appropriate charges and necessary information on department billing sheet on a daily basis
• Documents treatment provided in patient medical record in a timely manner
• Maintains patient medical record as per accepted therapy practice and policies/procedures of CORC
• Evaluates/re-evaluates appropriate parameters on each patient using standard tests and procedures; records findings in the medical record and communicates same to referring physician and other members of the health care team as indicated in accordance with departmental and ACC policies and procedures
• Formulates/implements plan of treatment/goals based on evaluation findings and in consultation with referring physician; records in medical record according to departmental/ACC policies/procedures and scope of practice
• Observes and documents in the medical record the patient's treatment, response to treatment, progress and other changes; alters the treatment plan and goals as indicated in consultation with referring physician, and discusses changes regularly with members of the health care team
• Supervises Therapy Assistants and clinical assistants
• Manages Student Program/schedules student placements and is point of contact with school Programs
• Serves as a Liaison between staff and Department Leadership

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer