Adjunct Therapist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027

About the role

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic, educational and diversionary recreation services to restore, remediate and/or rehabilitate effects of illness and disability. Through the provision of therapy, programs, resources, and support, staff work with patients to encourage the development of satisfying recreational interests and skills for participation in departmental recreational programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions.
• Perform developmentally and functionally appropriate assessments according to standards of practice to determine course of treatment.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
• Complete all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies, with goals written in functional and measurable terms.
• Develop treatment plans reflecting collaboration and communication with patient, family, and team.
• Provide discharge planning services, including the provision of developmental and/or community organizational resources in conjunction with therapists.
• Attend and participate in departmental Treatment Team as required.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching development level, interests, and abilities.
• Assist with coordinating outpatient recreational programs if requested.
• Supervise and/or assist student interns as designated.
• Assist with personal, department, and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations, and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certification.
• Assist with the coordination of programs and projects enabling the department and hospital to meet the mission and exceed their goals.
• Maintain current status with all hospital and departmental educational requirements and competency testing.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Occupational, Recreational Therapy, or Vocational Counseling.
• License commensurate with the degree; membership in NTRS or ATRA preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of Recreational Therapy experience.
• Tact, enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and judgment in performance of duties.

Skills

• Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions.

Benefits

• 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 partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more.

Pay

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year. The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Schedule

Full-Time, Days, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.