Occupational Therapist

luthseniorlife; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

LSMNJ is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist for our PACE program in Jersey City. The role supports patient-focused rehabilitation between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The Therapist will assess, plan, and implement therapy programs, adapting activities to each patient’s abilities and goals. Qualified candidates will hold a state license as an Occupational Therapist and have a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, judgement and decision making.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Active listening

Critical thinking

Judgement and decision making

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

“It's a great place to work because there is always room for improvement and learning New things.”

“Its warm and friendly.”

“First of all it gives us good opportunities for growth. and -has good corporate structure.”

“The residents and my coworkers are very friendly and open mind we become a big family”

“I would say: understanding, respectful, team player.”

Those are real statements from real employees.....

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

• Balance of Work/Life
• Commitment
• Compassion
• Accountability

These are few of words that describes our Culture.

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.

1. Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
2. Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
3. Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs.
4. Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
5. 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.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.