Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription benefits

Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across age groups using functional activities, exercises, modalities, splinting and cognitive training. The role requires NBCOT certification, NJ licensure, and current BLS, with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Day shift opportunities are available in The Valley Hospital-Paramus, offering comprehensive benefits and support for professional growth within a multidisciplinary health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• NBCOT certification (and recertification) and NJ licensure.
• Current BLS certification; strong attention to detail and effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients across diverse age groups with disabilities, injuries and diseases.
• Apply functional activities, exercise, physical modalities, splinting, perceptual and cognitive training, and ADL/work simulation.
• Collaborate with the health system team to provide patient-centered care and education to patients and families.

Skills

NBCOT Certified

NJ Licensure

BLS Certification

Keyboard skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

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.

Special 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

The 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

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