Occupational Therapist, Lymphedema, Occupational Therapy, Part Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Tuition Assistance

EAP

LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across age groups using functional activities, modalities, and daily living/work skills. Requires a Bachelor's in OT, NBCOT certification, NJ licensure, and current BLS.

No prior experience required, day shift available. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, documenting progress, and supporting patient goals during therapy sessions with attention to safety and

Qualifications

• Must be NBCOT certified and licensed to practice in NJ.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and health-team members.

Skills

NBCOT Certified

NJ Licensure

BLS Certification

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

To evaluate and treat patients in a variety of age groups with physical disabilities, injuries, and diseases utilizing techniques which incorporate functional activities, exercise, physical modalities, splinting, perceptual and cognitive training, and activities of daily living and work simulation.

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

Experience

No previous experience required.

Skills

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certified and re-certified.


• NJ Licensure.


• Current BLS certification.


• Keyboard skills.


• Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details.


• Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills.


• Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities.


• Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.


• Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.

Job Location

Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)


• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)


• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans


• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)


• 6 Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (varies)


• Wellness Time Off


• Extended Illness Retirement Plan


• Tuition Assistance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount


• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $43.35 - $54.19 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Culture

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.