Occupational Therapist (Outpatient) - Part Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting, focusing on hand and upper extremity care. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team to restore daily living activities and cognitive functioning.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic clinical environment. An OT license is required with BLS/HCP certification ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Occupational Therapy program focusing on restoring function and independence.
• Provides an optimum environment for functional goal achievement and collaborates with the care team.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to utilize available resources for patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Occupational Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function, activities of daily living, fine motor skills/coordination, cognitive functioning and preventing further disability as a result of trauma, disease, amputation, congenital defects, surgery and other debilitating illnesses. Provides an optimum environment for functional goal achievement. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care.

• Outpatient occupational therapist with experience in treating the hand and upper extremity. Certified Hand Therapist Certification preferred.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers.
• An exceptional focus on teamwork and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Occupational Therapist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.