Lead OT – Pediatric & Acute Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to supervise support staff and deliver therapy services across outpatient and acute care settings in North Bergen, NJ. The role focuses on pediatric patients and requires active licensure in New Jersey with AOTA registration and BLS certification.

You will assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with medical teams to support patient mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing within a high-quality care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OT and MS in OT as required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a registered OT.
• Pediatric, outpatient and acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinate staff members.
• Identifies needs in program planning and facilitates program development.
• Provides occupational therapy services.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Acute care experience

Pediatric experience

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

MS in Occupational Therapy

Current NJ State licensure

Certification in Occupational Therapy

Registered by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

BLS Certification

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to supervise support staff and deliver therapy services across outpatient and acute care settings in North Bergen, NJ. The role focuses on pediatric patients and requires active licensure in New Jersey with AOTA registration and BLS certification.

You will assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with medical teams to support patient mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing within a high-quality care