Occupational Therapist (OT)

Paramount Care Centers; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Sign-on Bonus

Same Day Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

Appreciation Event

Job summary

King Manor is seeking an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs within the facility, guiding residents to restore, reinforce, and enhance daily functioning.

The OT will coordinate with the rehab team, assess residents, set goals, and adapt plans to improve cognitive and motor skills. A supportive environment emphasizes compassionate care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Licensed and/or eligible for state licensure.
• Registered and/or eligible for NBCOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, sets goals, implements treatment and documents care.
• Designs and trains residents in adaptive devices and splints.
• Selects activities matched to resident abilities and interests.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to tailor programs.
• Instructs residents and monitors progress in rehabilitative skills.
• Adapts therapy programs to individual resident needs.
• Attends care conferences and contributes to team discussions.
• Provides training to staff in occupational therapy techniques.
• Requisitions supplies and maintains equipment.
• Maintains safety and quality standards in service delivery.
• Ensures compassionate, high-quality care for residents and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

OT degree from ACOTE program

Licensed to practice in state

NBCOT certification eligible

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pay Rate: $48 Per Hour

Per Diem Rate: $60 Per Hour

Schedule Options:

Full time, Part Time, and Per Diem Flexible

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401K


• Holiday Pay


• Paid Time Off


• Overtime Available


• Full Time


• $2,000 Sign on Bonus


• Same Day Pay!!


• Refer a Friend Bonus!


• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event \"Thankful Thursday\"!

About us

King Manor is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

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, 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.