Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Company matching 401(k) retirement plans

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Specialties nationwide

Internal mobility

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Hamilton Township is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform clinical care management and provide mentorship. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and valid New Jersey licensure. Candidates should have experience in outpatient orthopedics and demonstrate effective communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid NJ state licensure or eligibility for state licensure.
• AHA CPR/AED Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical care management in the specialty area of upper extremity and hand.
• Communicates effectively on multiple levels.
• Assists with staff education through mentorship programs.
• Engages with the community through education and marketing.
• Develops and promotes services within the organization.
• Assists with staff education through in-service education and mentorship programs.

Skills

Clinical care management

Effective communication

Community involvement

Education and mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current NJ state licensure

AHA CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Hamilton/Mercer County

Schedule: Per Diem

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

• 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

• Performs clinical care management in specialty area of upper extremity and hand to promote growth of program services with 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.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred.
• Prior Experience In Neuro And Orthopedics Preferred.
• Interest in Hand Therapy.

Education And Experience Required

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current and valid NJ state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Therapist.
• AHA CPR/AED Certified.

Seniority level

• Entry levelli>

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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