Occupational Therapist (OT), Early Intervention Program - Per Visit, Bordentown / Browns Mills

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Early Intervention Program on a per-visit basis in Bordentown/Browns Mills. The OT will assess and treat children, document plans of care, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in OT, NJ licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license for home visits; a patient-centered approach is essential to improving outcomes and family education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Current licensure in New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile registration and proof of insurance for home care/early intervention staff.

Responsibilities

• Consult with medical and other team members to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient operations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive evaluation skills and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Complete evaluations, patient records, and all documentation in a timely manner per guidelines.
• Utilize aides and other support staff effectively.
• Educate patients and families, providing information tailored to age, condition, and culture.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical evaluation

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Education

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

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT), Early Intervention Program - Per Visit, Bordentown / Browns Mills

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.