Occupational Therapist Registered OTR

Center Management Group; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health Benefits

Great Work Enviorment

PTO Vacation Time

Referral Program

Job summary

Bishop McCarthy Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) to join a collaborative team in New Jersey. The role involves completing assessments, planning and implementing therapy programs, and reassessing patient progress to maximize independence.

Full-time position requires a BS/MS in OT and NJ licensure with NBCOT certification. We offer excellent health benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth within the center.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current New Jersey State OT license and NBCOT certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding treatment plan and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough initial assessment and establish plan of care for each patient as prescribed by physician.
• Utilize diagnostic tests to inform prognosis and treatment planning.
• Implement ADL training, ROM, fine motor activities, and therapeutic exercises.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy plans and equipment use.
• Document evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and discharge summaries for communication with the rehabilitation team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning; attend care plan meetings.
• Direct and supervise OT assistants, rehab aides, and students as permitted by licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Bishop McCarthy Center, is an exceptional team-oriented facility Looking to hire for theOccupational Therapist Registered OTRPosition. We thrive on making our residents and staff as comfortable and happy as possible. We provide our team with everything necessary to help you succeed and grow! Come join us and turn your work dreams into reality.

Quick and simple process to get you set up!

Salary: $45-50/hr

Whats in it for you as an Occupational Therapist Registered OTR

• Excellent Health Benefits
• Great Work Enviorment
• PTO Vacation Time
• Referral Program

Completes medically prescribed Occupational Therapy assessment, plan of care, and implements treatment program, and reassesses patient status as indicated to restore function and/ or maximize ability following disease or disability.

Occupational Therapist Registered OTR Responsibilities:

• Completes thorough and accurate initial assessment and establishes appropriate plan of care for each patient as prescribed by physician.
• Utilizes appropriate and accurate diagnostic/ prognostic musculoskeletal, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Implements appropriate treatment utilizing Activity of Daily Living (ADL) training, ROM, fine motor activities, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise for gross motor strength, cognitive-perceptual and sensorimotor activities, and patient and family/care person education.
• Educates patient and care persons in use and care of therapeutic equipment: assistive and adaptive devices, orthotic and prosthetic devices, etc.
• Provides patient education in all areas of rehabilitation plan of care to maximize patient independence and assist in the efficiency of the rehabilitation process.
• Adapts plan of care as needed to ensure that patients receive optimum benefit of treatment.
• Documents initial evaluation, daily treatment, reassessment, discharge and supplementary documentation as indicated thoroughly and accurately to provide effective communication with physicians and members of the rehabilitation team within NetHealth and PointClickCare.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning, attends care plan meetings.
• Directs and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and other support personnel as indicated by New York State licensure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Occupational Therapist Registered OTR Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid and current New jersey State Occupational Therapy license and registration with the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated Occupational Therapy treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome.

Full time

Come join us as an Occupational Therapist Registered OTR today!