Per Diem School Occupational Therapist - Monmouth County, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Children's Specialized Hospital in Monmouth County seeks a per diem School Services Occupational Therapist to support student-based therapy services across districts.

You will conduct evaluations, develop IEP-aligned plans, collaborate with teachers and families, and provide ongoing coaching to school staff, with focus on participation and independence in the educational setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Occupational Therapist license.
• Certification: New Jersey School Certification required.
• Experience: Pediatric or school-based experience preferred; new grads encouraged.
• Schedule: Per diem availability; travel between school locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive school-based occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Develop and implement goal-oriented intervention plans aligned to IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and related professionals to support student achievement.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide clinical recommendations.
• Provide guidance to school staff on adaptive equipment and classroom accommodations.
• Maintain documentation, treatment records and scheduling according to policies.
• Supervise OT fieldwork students when applicable and ensure productivity.

Skills

Pediatric OT

IEP development

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NJ OT license

New Jersey School Certification

Job description

Req #: 0000274433

Category: Occupational Therapy

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: SPF - School Based Therapies

Pay Range: $75.71 per hour

Location: 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Title: PD Occupational Therapist

Location: Monmouth County, NJ

Department Name: SPF - School Based Therapies

Req #: 0000274433

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $75.71 - $75.71 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

School Services Occupational Therapist – Children's Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health

At Children's Specialized Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, School Services Occupational Therapists play an essential role in helping students achieve meaningful participation and success in their educational environments.

As a member of our School Services team, you will collaborate with educators, families, and interdisciplinary professionals to deliver school-based occupational therapy services that support students' academic achievement, functional independence, and participation in school activities.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, student-centered educational model while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and adolescents with a wide range of developmental, physical, and behavioral needs.

Joining Children's Specialized Hospital means becoming part of an organization committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and empowering every therapist to grow professionally while improving outcomes for students and families.

This position will provide services in the Monmouth County school district.

A typical day for a School Services Occupational Therapist may include:

• Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments to determine students' educationally relevant therapy needs
• Developing and implementing individualized, goal-oriented intervention plans that support students' participation, independence, and success in the school environment
• Collaborating with teachers, special educators, related service providers, administrators, and families to develop comprehensive educational plans that promote student achievement
• Participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other school team meetings, either in person or through virtual platforms, to provide clinical recommendations and support educational planning
• Providing consultation, instruction, training, and ongoing support to school personnel regarding therapeutic strategies, adaptive equipment, and classroom accommodations
• Utilizing educational service delivery models while ensuring therapy services align with students' educational goals and district requirements
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation, evaluation reports, treatment records, scheduling, billing logs, and other required documentation in accordance with Children's Specialized Hospital and school district policies
• Managing therapy equipment and maintaining accountability for assigned inventory and materials
• Supporting interdisciplinary collaboration through regular communication with school staff, families, and Children's Specialized Hospital School Services leadership
• Participating in continuing education, mandatory training, and professional development activities while maintaining clinical competencies
• Supervising occupational therapy fieldwork students, when applicable, and contributing to the development of future clinicians
• Meeting productivity expectations while representing Children's Specialized Hospital with professionalism and a commitment to exceptional school-based care

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are passionate about helping children succeed in their educational environment through meaningful occupational therapy interventions
• You enjoy collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement and participation
• You understand the unique differences between educational and medical models of occupational therapy service delivery
• You communicate effectively with students, caregivers, teachers, administrators, and healthcare professionals
• You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting required timelines
• You enjoy problem-solving and developing creative, student-centered interventions that promote independence and functional success
• You are committed to lifelong learning, professional growth, and evidence-based pediatric practice
• You value collaboration, compassion, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families

To Be Considered

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Occupational Therapist license issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Certification: Appropriate New Jersey School Certification required.
• Experience: Previous pediatric or school-based clinical experience is preferred; new graduates with strong pediatric clinical affiliation or fieldwork experience are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of school-based occupational therapy evaluation techniques, educationally relevant treatment planning, IEP development, documentation standards, student and family education, assistive technology and adaptive equipment, and interdisciplinary collaboration within an educational setting.
• Schedule: Ability to work a per diem schedule and travel between assigned school locations as needed.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer