Occupational Therapist PRN

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 8,266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

PTO and Holiday Pay

401K

Career Growth Development

Low staff to patient ratios

Employee Referral Program

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Riverside Health and Rehab in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in the facility to ensure the highest quality resident care in line with applicable standards and regulations.

Per diem/PRN position with responsibilities including screening residents, evaluating and planning treatment, documenting care, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in Wisconsin.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient.
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients.
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Occupational Therapy license in Wisconsin

Job description

Riverside Health and Rehab is hiring for an Occupational Therapist OT to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Whether you're stepping out of the classroom or just starting your career in Therapy, we believe in your potential - and we're excited to help you unlock it!

Status: Per Diem/PRN

Job Functions

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in Wisconsin
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Become a part of a Team that enthusiastically supports, recognizes and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care. We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Annual Reviews
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Rewards
• Continual Education Programs
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401K
• Career Growth Development
• Low staff to patient ratios
• Employee Referral Program
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• and much more!

Riverside Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.