Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist

Select Medical; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center in Mahwah seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) who specializes in upper extremity and hand therapy. This role entails clinical care management, staff education, and community involvement. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, fostering a balance between work and personal life.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plans

401(k) retirement plans

Life and Disability protection

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current NJ state licensure or eligibility needed.
• AHA CPR/AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical care management for upper extremity and hand rehab.
• Assists with staff education through in-service programs.
• Develops services within the organization.

Skills

Clinical care management

Communication

Community involvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHA CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Full-Time: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: 400 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah , NJ

Pay range: $82,000-$105,000 annually depending on years of experience

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals. Founded in 1948, Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical and occupational therapies. Today, Kessler has more than 90 centers in 13 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.

By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic, sports and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and other physical rehabilitation needs.

Kessler is not only committed to the health and quality of life of its patients, but to the well-being of its communities. Our centers host a wide range of free educational events, screenings and seminars and offer programming to local schools and colleges, libraries, community organizations, youth centers, sports and recreation leagues, and other groups.

At Kessler Rehabilitation Center we offer our employees:

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

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:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy;

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

AHA CPR/AED Certified

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans