Occupational Therapist

Sterling Therapy Providers; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct OT programs within the facility, guiding residents to improve daily living skills and functional performance.

The role involves evaluating residents, designing treatment plans, and collaborating with the rehab team to restore independence. Licensure in the state and ACOTE accreditation are required, with opportunities for full-time, part-time, or per diem engagement and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by ACOTE and certified.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals, implements OT plan, and documents services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices; trains residents in use of splints and orthotics.
• Selects activities matching resident capacity and interests.
• Consults with rehab team to choose appropriate activity program.
• Instructs residents in skills and evaluates progress and rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts program to resident needs.
• Attends resident care and staffing conferences.
• Conducts training programs for medical, nursing and other staff in OT techniques.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Cleans, maintains, reports repair needs of equipment.
• Supervises supportive personnel per standards.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality compassionate service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

OT degree (ACOTE accredited)

Licensure eligible in state

OT Certification eligible

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Salary: $100,000 to $110,000 Per Year

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning;
2. Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
3. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
4. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
5. Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
6. Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
7. Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
8. Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
9. Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
10. Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
11. Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
12. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
3. Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Good organizational and time management skills.
2. Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.