Occupational Therapist

The Therapy Place NJ; Highland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Great Work Environment

Job summary

The Therapy Place NJ in Highland Park, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will meet with patients, discuss therapy needs, and craft customized plans for them. You will also work with other doctors or health team members to arrange follow-up care and educate patients on lifestyle changes.

The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and can handle multiple cases at once with a positive, supportive approach.

Qualifications

• Must hold the state license for occupational therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Compassionate, positive approach with patients.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from many backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient.
• Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help them meet their mobility goals.
• Work closely with other members of the care team to provide adequate follow-up care.
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be meeting with several patients in a day, discussing their treatment needs and ultimate goals, and crafting customized, comprehensive therapy plans for them. You will also work closely with other doctors or members of their health team to arrange follow-up care, help educate patients on lifestyle changes they may need, and provide a positive, affirming presence in their lives. The ideal candidate has a compassionate style of care, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and is comfortable handling multiple different cases at a time.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients from many different backgrounds and compassionately discuss their health concerns and therapy needs
• Conduct evaluations to determine a starting point for each patient
• Create a therapy plan specific to each patient that will help them meet their mobility goals
• Work closely with other members of each patient’s care team to provide adequate follow-up care
• Maintain excellent records of patient therapy and progress

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients