Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time - Adult Population - Millburn, NJ

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Millburn (MIL)

Department Name: Opportunity Project

Req #: 0000213207

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $82,000 - $88,000 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Occupational therapist, OT, will help members, adults with brain injury, improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environment. The Occupational Therapist promotes member centered practice throughout the assessment and intervention process to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living skills of Opportunity Project members with physical and or cognitive deficits resulting from their brain injuries. Interventions focus mainly on adapting the environment, modifying the task, teaching new skills, and educating the member and caregivers in order increase participation and improve performance of daily activities, particularly those that are meaningful to the member. Their overall goal is to help members have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• NJ State Occupational Therapy License
• Maintained registration by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
• Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and maintenance of registration
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid NJ Drivers License and clean driving record
• Tact and judgment in performance of duties
• Commitment to improving skill level
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Good verbal and written English communication skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in a non profit organization
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ State Occupational Therapy License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• American Occupational Therapy Certification Board registration
• NBCOT registration

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Essential Functions:

• Administers a comprehensive evaluation including occupational profile, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures
• Interprets assessment findings in order to identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and establish therapy goals
• Develops an intervention plan based on assessment of the member, member priorities, member discharge needs and expected outcomes
• Assesses the effectiveness of intervention and modify goals and plans based on the members needs and current level of performance
• Keeps current with evidence based professional practice, and engages in continuing competence and professional development activities
• Advocates for the occupational therapy services offered and for the recipients of those services
• Demonstrates an appreciation for interdisciplinary perspectives and collaboration
• Works with team to develop effective solutions to issues
• Maintains adequate, concise and legible documentation regarding the progress of each member on caseload
• Provides therapy in individual and group settings, may involve a combination of both in person and teletherapy services during the day some evenings
• Supervises Level I and Level II Occupational Therapy students

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.

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.