Pediatric Occupational Therapist Part-Time

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free onsite parking

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey is seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a part-time role (20 hours/week). The position requires an evening shift until 7:00 PM and focuses on evaluating and treating neonate to adolescent patients with neurodevelopmental and orthopedic needs.

The therapist will develop age-appropriate therapy plans, document progress, and collaborate with Medical Staff and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current New Jersey state license and registration in Occupational Therapy or eligibility.
• Experience in pediatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong analytic, judgment, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates neonate to adolescent patients to determine function and develops treatment programs.
• Documents findings and communicates with medical staff and other health professionals.
• Participates in clinical education and departmental program development.
• Upholds professional Code of Ethics.

Skills

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Clinical Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE accredited)

Job description

Pediatric Therapy

The Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist Part-Time will:

Evaluates and assesses neonate, pediatric and adolescent patients with neurodevelopmental and orthopedic diseases and/or disabilities to determine their level of function. Develops and performs therapeutic treatment programs that reflect age and developmentally appropriate activities and documents findings. Communicates and works closely with Medical Staff and other healthcare professionals. Participates in clinical education programs and departmental program development in assigned areas. Practices in accordance with professional Code of Ethics.

This position is 20 hours a week, flexible schedule, with one evening shift going until 7:00 PM required a week.

Requirements

• Requires a masters or doctoral degree, graduate of an entry-level masters or doctorate program in Occupational Therapy from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Requires a current New Jersey State license and registration in Occupational Therapy or eligibility.
• Previous experience preferred; especially in Pediatric Rehabilitation.
• Requires analytical ability, use of independent judgment and sufficient interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with patients, parents, caregivers, students, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• NDT certification preferred but not necessary.

Salary Range: 39.31 - 62.90 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .