Occupational Therapists

Kanz; Verona (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Expansive benefit package

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in New Jersey is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide patient care and rehabilitation services. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, initiating therapy interventions, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and current licensure in Wisconsin. The hospital offers a strong support system and numerous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Able to assess and make interventions for patient pain.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the care of patients treated by therapy staff.
• Assess patients' needs and initiate appropriate therapies.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and recommend changes to physician if needed.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to assess patient pain

Education

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of WI

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50‑bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly by Lifepoint Health and UW Health, recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. It offers an inclusive and just employment ecosystem for individuals from all walks of life, located in the Madison metropolitan area.

What We Offer

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Low therapist‑to‑patient ratios
• Expansive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment

What You Will Do In This Role

• Assume responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• Might be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in their absence.
• Assess patients' needs; identify and initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions; work cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effect and accomplishment of short‑ and long‑term goals; recommend changes to physician if needed.
• Perform an appropriate assessment on each patient and perform reassessments, as per policy; perform accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; make appropriate interventions to reduce pain; make appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health‑care errors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of WI.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF‑accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.