Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in Edison, New Jersey, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate and plan treatment, implement therapy, and educate patients and families to support recovery.

The role requires graduation from an AOTA OT program, eligibility for school certification, and holds an OT license; brain injury experience is a plus. We offer supportive, collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred, entry level acceptable.
• Brain injury experience is a plus.
• Computer skills and knowledge of applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluation, treatment planning and implementation.
• Documentation and patient/family education; participate in department/facility initiatives based on needs and opportunities.

Skills

Brain injury experience

Computer skills

Entry level acceptable

Education

Graduate of an AOTA Occupational Therapy Program or equivalent

Eligible for school certification

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, this position is responsible for occupational therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation and patient/family education. Performs other professional duties and participates in department/facility initiatives based on needs and opportunities.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Graduate of an AOTA Occupational Therapy Program or equivalent.
• Eligible for school certification

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Experience preferred, entry level acceptable, brain injury experience a plus.
• Computer skills and knowledge of applications such as word, excel power point.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Occupational Therapist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!