Occupational Therapist (OT)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Part Time

Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct rehabilitation therapy in our facility. The OT will guide resident participation to restore function and independence, applying techniques across cognitive, motor, and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, designing adaptive devices, coordinating with the rehab team, and supervising staff. Benefits include health coverage, 401K, PTO, and flexible hours for full-time, part-time,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited and certified.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Registered and/or eligible for NBCOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop goals; implement therapy plans and document activity.
• Design and fit adaptive devices and train residents in use.
• Select appropriate activities based on capacity and interest.
• Consult with rehab team to tailor activity programs.
• Instruct residents in skills and monitor progress.
• Adapt programs to individual needs.
• Attend care conferences and related meetings.
• Lead training for staff in OT techniques.
• Requisition supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain and report equipment needs and repairs.
• Supervise support staff according to standards.
• Ensure compassionate service respecting residents' needs.

Skills

Good organizational time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

OT curriculum accredited

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure

Certified by NBCOT

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pay Rate: $55 to $60 Per Hour

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods and implements the occupational therapy treatment plan and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning;
• 2 Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
• 3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
• 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• 7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• 8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
• 9 Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
• 10 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• 11 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• 12 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1 Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• 3 Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

JOB SKILLS

• 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required.