Occupational Therapist in Edison

Shanti Rehab; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanti Physical Therapy in Edison, NJ seeks an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain daily activities at home, work, and in the community. You will evaluate function, build plans of care, and collaborate with the Physical Therapy team from evaluation onward.

The ideal candidate holds an active New Jersey OT license, demonstrates practical problem solving, and communicates clearly. Outpatient or hand-therapy experience is a plus as are strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapist license.
• Practical, person-centered problem solving.
• Dependable communication, documentation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate functional needs and develop Occupational Therapy plans of care.
• Provide treatment that connects directly to daily tasks and routines.
• Teach strategies and home programs patients can use between visits.
• Coordinate with the Physical Therapy team and referring providers.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the EMR.

Skills

OT license NJ

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

New Jersey OT License

Job description

Help people get back to the everyday activities that matter to them, at home, at work and in their community. You'll evaluate function, build practical plans and work closely with the Physical Therapy team.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate functional needs and develop Occupational Therapy plans of care.
• Provide treatment that connects directly to daily tasks and routines.
• Teach strategies and home programs patients can use between visits.
• Coordinate with the Physical Therapy team and referring providers.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the EMR.

What you’ll bring

• An active New Jersey Occupational Therapist license.
• Practical, person-centered problem solving.
• Dependable communication, documentation and teamwork.

Nice to have

• Outpatient or hand-therapy experience

Shanti Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lead each patient's care from the first evaluation onward.

Carry out patients' plans of care under a supervising Physical Therapist.

Keep the clinic running smoothly so the clinical team can focus on patients.

Keep the clinic running smoothly so the clinical team can focus on patients.