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

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, New Jersey seeks an Occupational Therapist to perform examinations and evaluations, determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update the plan of care. The role supports the supervisor with clinical and operational improvements and works to optimize rehab service utilization.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical teams, evaluating interventions, maintaining records, guiding support staff, and educating patients and families per individual needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• 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, evaluating effectiveness and modifying 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 education and literature according to age, condition and cultural needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

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