Occupational Therapist / OT

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Westwood, NJ is seeking a Day Shift OT on a PRN basis to support the hospital's rehabilitation services. The selected OT will help patients improve daily living and work skills, with emphasis on independence and safe mobility.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, a NJ OT license, and BLS certification within two weeks of hire. Experience requirements include at least one year, with preferred experience in electronic health records and advanced

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy.
• 1 year of experience.
• Current NJ State Occupational Therapy license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Preferred: 2 years' experience; Experience with electronic health records; 30 hours of advanced coursework in modalities.

Responsibilities

• OTs help people improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
• They work with individuals who have conditions that are disabling.
• They help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• OTs help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.
• Their goal is to help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
• OTs assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating.
• Physical exercises may be used to increase strength and dexterity, while other activities may be chosen to improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapist (OT) in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• Occupational therapists (OTs) help people improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
• They work with individuals who have conditions that are disabling.
• They help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• OTs help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.
• Their goal is to help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
• OTs assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating.
• Physical exercises may be used to increase strength and dexterity, while other activities may be chosen to improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in occupational therapy.
• 1 year of experience.
• Current, valid NJ State Occupational Therapy license.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 2 years' experience.
• Experience with electronic health records is a plus.
• Completed 30 hours of advanced coursework in modalities preferred. Course approved by NJ State Licensing Board.