Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services to individuals and families in a collaborative setting. The role involves evaluating patients across all ages, documenting in a timely manner, and delivering patient-centered care aligned with cultural and language needs.

The position requires graduation from an accredited OT program and appropriate licensure, with pediatric or inpatient experience preferred depending on cost center.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy school.
• One to two years of clinical experience for specific cost centers (6367) or pediatric experience for 6368.
• Licensing as an Occupational Therapist and BLS HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation for all age groups within department scope.
• Completes documentation within specified timelines.
• Identifies patient needs and delivers care tailored to age, culture, language, and disabilities.
• Follows organizational competencies.
• Manages lifting and pushing/pulling requirements as stated.

Skills

Patient care skills

Clinical OT skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited OT program

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.

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.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Occupational Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• 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 an day.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy school.
• For cost center 6367 only: One to two years of clinical experience, within the past five years in an inpatient facility or home health agency.
• For cost center 6368 only: One to two years of pediatric occupational therapy experience or strong pediatric affiliation.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $46.64 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

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

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits