Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong

Elevate Your Skills

Ease the Burden

Recharge & Refresh

Your Health Matters

Invest in Your Future

Advance your Career

Go Anywhere with Us

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Clifton, NJ invites an Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient team. This full-time role emphasizes upper extremity and hand therapy, with growth paths in Neuro, pelvic, and cancer rehab programs to advance your clinical impact.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy with NJ licensure and CPR/AED certification; outpatient orthopedics and hand therapy interest are valued. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current and valid NJ state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• AHA CPR/AED Certification.
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics and Neuro/Orthopedics preferred.
• Interest in Hand Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical care management in specialty area of upper extremity and hand to promote growth of program services w/ interest in Hand Therapy, Neuro, Lymphedema, Cancer Rehab
• Possesses a highly specialized knowledge base and skills to facilitate patient treatment and staff development.
• Effectively communicates on multiple levels.
• Demonstrates active involvement in the community via education and marketing.
• Promotes and develops services within the organization.
• Assists with staff education through internal and external in-service education and mentorship programs.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

NJ state licensure or eligibility

AHA CPR/AED Certified

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Clifton, NJ

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $85,000-$110,000 annually depending on years of experience

Incentive: Student Debt Benefit Program and annual bonus plan

At Kessler, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.

Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition

• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications

• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages

• Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans

• Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)

• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist (OT) :

• Performs clinical care management in specialty area of upper extremity and hand to promote growth of program services w/ interest in Hand Therapy, Neuro, Lymphedema, Cancer Rehab

• Possesses a highly specialized knowledge base and skills to facilitate patient treatment and staff development.

• Effectively communicates on multiple levels.

• Demonstrates active involvement in the community via education and marketing.

• Promotes and develops services within the organization.

• Assists with staff education through internal and external in-service education and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

v Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred;

v Prior experience in Neuro and Orthopedics preferred.

v Interest in Hand Therapy

Education and Experience Required:

1. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy;

2. Current and valid NJ state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Occupational Therapist

3. AHA CPR/AED Certified

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location

US-NJ-Clifton

Job ID

386810

Position Type

Full Time

Experience (Years)

1

Category

Occupational Therapy

Company

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Min

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $105,000.00/Yr.