Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

St. Joseph’s Health, Inc.; Paterson, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health is seeking an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist to work with infants and toddlers in Paterson, NJ. You will develop and implement IFSPs, provide direct therapy in natural settings, and educate families to promote engagement and function.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, active NJ OT license, and experience with birth to five. Per Diem/Full-time flexibility may apply, adhering to BLS and modalities certifications within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s Degree, an active NJ OT license, and one year of documented professional experience with individuals birth to five with developmental delays and disabilities.
• Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Program and current NJ State License in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification within first 3 months of hire and Modalities Certification within first 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate motor, cognitive, and sensory skills and develop an IFSP for infants and toddlers; provide direct therapy in natural settings; educate families on engagement strategies.
• Maintain strong communication to collaborate with families and the EI team.
• Maintain accurate records including evaluations, assessment data, progress notes, and required documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

BLS certification

Modalities Certification

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Accredited Occupational Therapy Program

NJ State License in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

Paterson, NJ, United States

Job Description

Works with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) to support their development through play and daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating motor, cognitive, and sensory skills, developing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), providing direct therapy in natural settings, and educating families on strategies to promote their child's engagement and function.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with families and the multidisciplinary EI team.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including evaluations, assessment data, progress notes, and other documentation required by regulatory and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's Degree, an active NJ OT license, and one year of documented professional experience with individuals from birth to five years of age who have developmental delays and disabilities. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory/legislative policies as they apply to the profession of Occupational Therapy and adheres to same.
• Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Program, Current NJ State License in Occupational Therapy. BLS certification within first 3 months of hire. Must have Modalities Certification within the first 12 months of hire.
• For EIP employees only: a valid driver's license with no pending violations and an acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires all employee certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedaci/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20251956
• Job Category Clinical
• Posting Date 04/10/2026, 01:11 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varies
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center