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

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform examinations, evaluations, and timely intervention planning to support prognosis and care plans.

Collaborate with clinical teams, maintain thorough records, and contribute to improving rehab service utilization. Requires a Bachelor's degree in OT, NJ licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in New Jersey.
• CPR certification is required.
• For home care/early intervention, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical and rehab team to provide quality patient care and efficient operations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive evaluation skills and adjust plan of care as needed.
• Maintain evaluations, patient records, and documentation in compliance with guidelines.
• Utilize aides and support staff effectively.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide education and materials tailored to age and cultural needs.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Plan of care

Interventions

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in OT

Job description

Summary

Provides occupational therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.

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:

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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.