Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver comprehensive therapy services to individuals and families in a collaborative clinical setting in New Jersey. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and teamwork with other health professionals.

The successful candidate will hold an OT license, meet BLS requirements, and be prepared to assess diverse patient populations, communicate effectively, and document care in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Evaluates patients across all ages within department scope.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation per department standards.
• Assesses patient needs and tailors care to age, culture, language, and impairments.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to individuals and families in collaboration with the health care team.
• Maintains clinical documentation and care plans per policies.
• Works within department guidelines and meets physical demands of the role.

Skills

Evaluation

Documentation

Patient communication

Standards adherence

Physical stamina

Education

OT License

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

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.
The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to individuals and their families in a team relationship with other health care providers in a setting that is designated by the department.
A day in the life of an Occupational Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Performs all functions associated with the evaluation patients for all age group within the department's responsibility.
• Completes all documentation required within the regarded timeline according to department.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Licenses and Certifications Required

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

Minimum rate of $46.64 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to
Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.