Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains acceptable visit productivity standards.
• Completes documentation within Established time frames and transfers back within 24 Hours.
• Documents skilled interventions to justify each patient visit per regulatory guidelines.
• Interfaces with other professionals, students, and families.
• Utilizes aides appropriately in delivering care.
• Acts as a preceptor to new staff.
• Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety standards.
• Practices appropriate infection control measures.
• Educates patients and families.
• Uses age appropriate and culturally sensitive teaching tools and methods.
• Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and revises plan as needed.
• Provides orientation to new employees.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Valid NJ OT License.

Experience:

• Inpatient Care.
• Candidates with high-acuity experience are highly preferred, particularly in ICU, Step-Down, or Cardiac units.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00