Occupational Therapist: Rehab & ADL Enhancement Specialist

Valley Medical Services Inc; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts & Commuter

Paid Holidays & PTO

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Fitness Center Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of various ages using functional activities, exercise, ADLs, and work simulation within a collaborative team.

Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; NBCOT certification, NJ licensure, and BLS are required. No prior experience is necessary, with opportunities to grow within a supportive health system.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification and recertification
• NJ Licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Strong keyboard skills
• Ability to communicate with health-system staff, patients and families
• Adaptability to changing patient needs

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients across age groups using functional activities, exercise, modalities and ADLs
• Incorporate work simulation and perceptual/cognitive training in therapy
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and implement therapy programs
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure quality of care

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of various ages using functional activities, exercise, ADLs, and work simulation within a collaborative team.

Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; NBCOT certification, NJ licensure, and BLS are required. No prior experience is necessary, with opportunities to grow within a supportive health system.