Occupational Therapist Center Based After School Hours Sundays

Therapy Place PC; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to craft personalized therapy plans for patients. The role involves evaluating patient needs, maintaining progress records, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and must hold a valid occupational therapy license. This position offers competitive salary, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills needed to maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to discuss their health concerns and therapy needs.
• Conduct evaluations to assess starting points for patients.
• Create customized therapy plans to help achieve mobility goals.
• Collaborate with patient care teams for follow-up care.
• Maintain excellent records of therapy and progress.
• Display positivity and compassion over long periods with patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

State license for occupational therapy

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 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
• The ability to stay positive and compassionate over a long period of time with patients

Qualifications

• Must hold the required state license for occupational therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good attention to detail