Occupational Therapist (OT), Early Intervention Program - Per Visit

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave as provided by law

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program (counsel)

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide examination, evaluation, and intervention, updating plans of care as needed. The role supports clinicians and supervisors to improve rehabilitation services utilization and clinical operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy (AOTA-accredited), NJ licensure, CPR, and a driver license for home care/early intervention work. Compensation ranges for on-site work in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver's license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (AOTA-accredited)

Job description

Summary

Provides occupational therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver's license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

Salary

$70.00 - $167.50 Hourly

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.