Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Pillar Care Continuum; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with up to 4% match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position in Livingston, NJ. The role focuses on delivering high-quality therapy within a team-based school environment, developing IEP goals and monitoring progress for students with disabilities.

Requirements include a Master’s in OT, NBCOT certification, and NJ OT licensure. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT Certification required.
• New Jersey OT license required; DOE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors high-quality therapy programs for students.
• Fabricates or adjusts assistive devices and monitors adaptive tech use.
• Develops IEP goals and documents daily notes.
• Collaborates with staff, families, and nurses in a team-based environment.
• Supervises classroom aides and supports staff as needed.
• Supports students collaboratively with families to promote independence.

Skills

Therapy planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's in OT

NBCOT Certification

NJ OT License

NJ Dept of Education OT Cert

Job description

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Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Full Time Livingston, NJ, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Job Posting Title: Occupational Therapist - Full Time

LOCATION:Livingston, NJ

HOURS:Monday- Friday8:15 am-3:15 pm

SALARY:$90,000.00 to $95,000.00/annual

ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM:

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Pillar High School, located in Livingston, NJ, is an approved private school for students with disabilities serving Pillar High School. Pillar High School is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (Up to 4% Match), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Predetermined school breaks/holidays, Paid Personal Time, Employee Life Assistance Program, Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Union and NJM Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Secure Advantage, Discount at Local Childcare Academy and ADP Market Place.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and monitors high-quality therapy programs for individual and group therapy sessions.
• Designs, fabricates, adjusts, or makes minor repairs to therapeutic equipment for individual students; suggests and monitors the provision of appropriate assistive technology.
• Develops educationally relevant IEP goals and objectives; completes daily notes
• Works collaboratively with professional staff using a team-based approach.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and assistance to classroom aides and one-to-one nurses.
• Collaborates closely with families to support the students.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and independence in the use of varied therapy treatment approaches, knowledge of child development
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors
• Perform physical activity
• Maintain a safe working environment, adhere to ethical standards of the profession, travel to various locations, adhere to personnel policies, procedures and standard health precautions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree and graduation from an AOTA (American O.T. Association) accredited occupational therapy program.
• Successful completion of NBCOT (National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy) Certification Examination.
• Registration by AOTA as Occupational Therapist
• State of New Jersey of license
• NJ Department of Education Certification as an Occupational Therapist (Required)

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.