Acute Rehab OT - Per Diem, Impactful Patient Care

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist for Acute Rehab at Lourdes Health System in Camden, NJ. The role provides OT examination, evaluation, intervention, and care planning, with duties to support clinical and operational aspects of rehab services.

A Bachelor’s in OT and NJ licensure are required, along with CPR certification and a valid driver’s license for applicable home care tasks. The position emphasizes collaborative care across disciplines, efficient documentation, and

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist for Acute Rehab at Lourdes Health System in Camden, NJ. The role provides OT examination, evaluation, intervention, and care planning, with duties to support clinical and operational aspects of rehab services.

A Bachelor’s in OT and NJ licensure are required, along with CPR certification and a valid driver’s license for applicable home care tasks. The position emphasizes collaborative care across disciplines, efficient documentation, and