Acute Care OT: Elevate Evaluations & Rehab Plans

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide examinations, evaluations, and intervention to determine prognosis and update the care plan. The role involves working with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient rehab operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, current New Jersey licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to drive for home care and related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current New Jersey licensure and CPR certification.
• For home care staff, valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

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. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of 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.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Virtua in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide examinations, evaluations, and intervention to determine prognosis and update the care plan. The role involves working with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient rehab operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, current New Jersey licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to drive for home care and related duties as needed.