Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation, Per Diem, Day

32 Valley Home Care; United States; On-site; USD 59,718 - 74,652; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

6 Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

32 Valley Home Care in the United States seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across various age groups with physical disabilities and injuries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong skills in communication and critical thinking.

The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital or rehabilitation facility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical disabilities and injuries.
• Utilize functional activities and modalities during therapy.

Skills

NBCOT Certification

NJ Licensure

Current CPR Certification

Keyboard skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability to changing environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

To evaluate and treat patients in a variety of age groups with physical disabilities, injuries, and diseases utilizing techniques which incorporate functional activities, exercise, physical modalities, splinting, perceptual and cognitive training, and activities of daily living and work simulation.

Education

Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Experience

At least 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital, nursing home, school situation, or rehabilitation facility in the field of occupational therapy. Home care experience preferred.

Skills

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certified and re-certified.
• NJ Licensure, March 2000.
• Current and valid CPR Certification.
• Keyboard skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details.
• Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.

Driver's License

Current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (varies)
• Wellness Time Off
• Extended Illness Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Pay Range: $43.35 - $54.19 (per hour). Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.