OverviewKessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday (2 Weekend day a month/plus holidays) 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Compensation: $84,500 - $115,928.49 a Year(Based on Experience)
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Responsibilities
As an OT, you will evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction. Responsible for the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.
- Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
- Participate in discharge planning, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Certified BLS
