Occupational Therapist

Princeton Orthopaedic; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for full-time, exempt work in Central New Jersey. The OT will design evidence-based plans of care, perform initial evaluations, and collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and staff to optimize functional outcomes and safe discharges.

Requirements include NJ OT license with 1+ year outpatient/orthopaedic experience, MOT/OTD, BLS/CPR, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Active NJ Occupational Therapist License with 1+ years of outpatient/orthopaedic experience.
• Knowledge of post-operative orthopaedic protocols, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and splint fabrication (preferred).
• Proficiency with EMR systems and timely clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt evidence-based Plans of Care to drive functional outcomes and discharge readiness.
• Complete initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain a compliant treatment environment adhering to infection control standards.

Skills

Outpatient/Orthopaedic experience

EMR proficiency

Clinical documentation

Education

MOT or OTD degree

NJ OT License

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Work Type: Full-Time | Exempt

If you chose occupational therapy to transform lives rather than just check boxes, you belong here. We are hiring an outcome-driven Occupational Therapist (OT) who wants the freedom to deliver high-impact, evidence-based care in a supportive environment. Join our collaborative multidisciplinary team that puts functional progress at the heart of everything we do.

Practice Introduction:

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 29 physicians, including 19 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, urgent care centers, and surgical center, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model.

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We are a community where every team member - regardless of role - is expected to embody these values in their daily work, hold themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards, and speak up when behavior falls short of our expectations. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is welcomed, mistakes become learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated together. As a member of our team, you'll be expected to contribute ideas, mentor new colleagues, and actively participate in creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and adapt evidence-based Plans of Care to drive functional outcomes, progress goals, and manage safe patient discharges
• Complete initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries promptly in the EMR to support physician reporting, care continuity, and billing workflows
• Work closely with physicians, physical therapists, and support staff to ensure coordinated care and a seamless patient experience
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant treatment environment adhering to all clinic infection control standards

Experience/ Qualifications:

• Active NJ Occupational Therapist License with 1+ years of outpatient/orthopaedic experience (strong new graduates with relevant clinical rotations considered)
• Knowledge of post-operative orthopaedic protocols, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and custom upper-extremity splint fabrication (preferred)
• Proficiency with EMR systems, timely clinical documentation, and the ability to manage a dynamic outpatient caseload

Education/Certification:

• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from an accredited program
• Active Occupational Therapist license in the State of New Jersey
• Active BLS / CPR certification required

Compensation & Benefits:

OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $79,000 - $118,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, as well as benefits. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

EEO Disclosure:

POA is an equal opportunity employer.

POA, as a member organization of OrthoNJ, is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions - including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, dismissal from employment, and other personnel matters - without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.