Occupational Therapist

Lutheran Senior LIFE; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior care organization in Jersey City is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to fill in as needed between 8:30 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include testing and evaluating patients' abilities, planning therapy programs, and recommending environmental changes to improve patients' capabilities. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a valid state license. Exceptional communication and critical thinking skills are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current state license to practice occupational therapy.
• Minimum 3 years of related occupational therapy experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data.
• Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports detailing progress.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs.
• Selects activities to help individuals learn work and life-management skills.
• Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Active listening

Critical thinking

Judgement and decision making

Judgement & decision making

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Curriculum

Current Occupational Therapist state license

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a Per Diem Occupational Therapist at our PACE program in Jersey City! This position would fill in, as needed, between the hours of 8:30a-5pm Mon-Fri.

• Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
• Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs.
• Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
• Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or other equivalent organization.

Current Occupational Therapist state license

Skill(s): Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, judgement and decision making.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.