Occupational Therapist - Full Time

JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement a goal-oriented OT program focused on restoring function in daily living activities, motor skills, and cognition. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

The position requires a Bachelor's in OT with strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork; a Master's in OT is preferred, and licensure is required to practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers.
• An exceptional focus on teamwork and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Occupational Therapy treatment program.
• Restores function, activities of daily living, fine motor skills/coordination, and cognitive functioning.
• Prevents further disability as a result of trauma, disease, amputation or surgery.
• Provides an optimum environment for functional goal achievement.
• Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care.

Skills

Quick learner

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Office/Google)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

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 evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Occupational Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function, activities of daily living, fine motor skills/coordination, cognitive functioning and preventing further disability as a result of trauma, disease, amputation, congenital defects, surgery and other debilitating illnesses. Provides an optimum environment for functional goal achievement. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers.
• An exceptional focus on teamwork and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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