Outpatient Occupational Therapist: Impactful, Collaborative Care

Princeton Orthopaedic; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for full-time, exempt work in Central New Jersey. The OT will design evidence-based plans of care, perform initial evaluations, and collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and staff to optimize functional outcomes and safe discharges.

Requirements include NJ OT license with 1+ year outpatient/orthopaedic experience, MOT/OTD, BLS/CPR, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Active NJ Occupational Therapist License with 1+ years of outpatient/orthopaedic experience.
• Knowledge of post-operative orthopaedic protocols, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and splint fabrication (preferred).
• Proficiency with EMR systems and timely clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and adapt evidence-based Plans of Care to drive functional outcomes and discharge readiness.
• Complete initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain a compliant treatment environment adhering to infection control standards.

Skills

Outpatient/Orthopaedic experience

EMR proficiency

Clinical documentation

Education

MOT or OTD degree

NJ OT License

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for full-time, exempt work in Central New Jersey. The OT will design evidence-based plans of care, perform initial evaluations, and collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and staff to optimize functional outcomes and safe discharges.

Requirements include NJ OT license with 1+ year outpatient/orthopaedic experience, MOT/OTD, BLS/CPR, and proficiency with EMR systems.