Speech Language Pathologist, Pediatrics - Per Diem

Virtua Health; Barrington (NJ); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 98 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Long-term disability (optional)

Résumé du poste

Virtua Health seeks an educationally based pediatric occupational therapist for per diem, part-time work in Barrington, NJ. You will provide OT evaluations, treatments and consults within the school setting, collaborating with district teams to support IEP goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in OT, NJ licensure, CPR, and NJ DOE school certification, with on-site hours in a school environment and the flexibility to adapt schedules as needed.

Qualifications

• Educationally based pediatric experience preferred.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an AOTA‑accredited program.
• Current licensure in the State of NJ; CPR certificate; School certification by the NJ Department of Education.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions.
• Therapist will meet IEP mandates per student.
• Maintains and completes all student documentation, records and reports to be educationally based and timely.
• Documentation must align with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Consults with student’s child study team, teacher, family, CST staff and others to provide optimum care and operations.
• Attend and participate in required meetings including IEP and CST meetings.

Connaissances

Pediatric OT

Educational settings experience

Formation

Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy

NJ OT Licensure

CPR Certification

NJ DOE School Certification

Description du poste

Company Overview

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Job Information

Location: Barrington - 50 East Gloucester Pike Remote Type: On‑Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations:

Job Summary

Provides educationally based OT evaluations, treatments and consultations to pediatric clients within the educational environment. Provide services in conjunction with the school district’s child study teams and teachers, ensuring that the services delivered are relevant and useful in meeting the student’s individual education plans (IEP).

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Therapist will meet IEP mandates per student.
• Maintains and completes all student documentation, records and reports ensuring they are educationally based, timely, thorough and professional.
• All documentation must be in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Consults with student’s child study team, teacher, family, paraprofessionals, district and non‑district therapists, CST staff, contract coordinator, supervisors and off‑site director to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Attend and participate in required meetings including school team meetings, student IEP meetings, required CST meetings and any other required meeting.
• Will be flexible and adjust schedule to accommodate without negative impact to student treatment time/schedule.

Required Experience

Educationally based pediatric experience preferred

Required Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.

Training / Certification / Licensure

• Current licensure in the State of NJ
• CPR certification
• School certification by the NJ Department of Education

Hourly Rate

$61.35

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Inspiration

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That’s our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.