Occupational Therapist

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 132,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

CentraState Healthcare System is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services to outpatients in Freehold, New Jersey. You will develop treatment plans and evaluate patients' performance, while also coordinating with healthcare providers.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, current NJ License in Occupational Therapy, and strong customer service skills. This position offers a competitive compensation range of $78,000 to $132,600 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current NJ License in Occupational Therapy required.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively evaluates the patient's performance in areas of daily living.
• Develops appropriate therapeutic plan based on patient assessment.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment including splinting and ADL training.

Skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free‑standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third‑largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for an Occupational Therapist. This position provides occupational therapy services to outpatients, helping individuals regain physical or mental function and adjust to physical limitations or handicaps.

Responsibilities

• Effectively evaluates the patient's performance in areas of daily living, recreation, education and social activities.
• Develops appropriate therapeutic plan based on patient assessment and physician's orders.
• Observes patient/resident progress and updates plan as indicated.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment including splinting and ADL training.
• Coordinates care plan with other healthcare providers.
• Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention. Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
• Teaches patients functional prevocational and homemaking skills and activities of daily living to help them regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Evaluates the patient's progress, goal attainment and need for further services following discharge.
• Documents results of diagnostic evaluations, care plan and resident progress in medical record.
• Maintains productivity within guidelines set by department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Current NJ License in Occupational Therapy required.
• Strong customer service skills.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not‑for‑profit, community‑based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well. Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284‑bed acute‑care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award‑winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy. CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $78,000 - $132,600 annually

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable. The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time. CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.