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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem/PRN

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)

#Rehabilitation #Healthcare #Occupational Therapy #Per Diem #Clinical

Quick overview

Provide occupational therapy services to patients in a rehabilitation setting. Collaborate with the clinical team to support patient recovery and functional independence.

Requirements summary

Requires at least one year of experience in occupational therapy. Must hold appropriate licensure for the role.

RehabilitationOccupational Therapy

Job description

Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position

Occupational
Therapist (OT)Location: 1199
Pleasant
Valley
Way,
West
Orange
NJ 07052Schedule:
Per
Diem (PRN) 8:30AM top 4:30 pm weekday and weekend needs
Compensation: $59 + Shift Differential Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
Start
Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Invest in
Your
Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
Opportunity for
Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

As a OT you will evaluate all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery. Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs. Participate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Certified BLS Per Diem Requirement: Two (8 HR) shifts per month. At least one of those a weekend and one high need day (week day, weekend, or holiday). Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans