Occupational Therapist, NICU, Acute Care - Per Diem

Summary

Provides occupational therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions, including evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modifying the plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• For home care and early intervention staff: a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration, and proof of insurance.

Pay

$57.25 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws.
• Short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.