Occupational Therapist (OT)

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time / Part Time / Per Diem

Weekly Appreciation Event

Job summary

Alps at Wayne Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate and treat residents with mental, physical, developmental, or emotional conditions to improve daily living and work task performance. The role operates in Wayne, NJ with a pay rate of $45–$50 per hour.

Under a physician’s orders you will screen patients, develop care plans, instruct on adaptive equipment, and maintain records. A BS/MS in OT and current license are required; 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current license in Occupational Therapy
• One year of clinical experience preferred
• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable

Responsibilities

• Under a physician’s orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pay Rate: $45-$50 Per Hour

Benefits

• Same Day Pay!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- Thankful Thursday

About us

At Alps at Wayne Rehab we are big believers in making coming to work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly Thankful Thursday Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting going on.

Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!!

Summary

Evaluates and treats residents and patients with conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling to improve their ability to perform tasks of daily living and working environments in compliance with federal guideline sand state practice acts.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Under a physician’s orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.
• Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable.

Supervisory responsibilities

• May supervise COTAs, Rehab Aides, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.

Other requirements

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper us and disclosure of resident’s protected health information.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.