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RWJBarnabas Health Occupational Therapist - Part-Time, West Orange, NJ in West Orange, New Jersey
Occupational Therapist - Part-Time, West Orange, NJReq #:0000191287
Category:Occupational Therapy
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:Occupational Therapy-OP
Location:
West Orange (WOR), 375 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Suite G100, West Orange, NJ 07052
Job Overview:
As an Outpatient Occupational Therapist, you will treat pediatric patients with disabilities considering responses as related to the patient s functional adaptation to the environment.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NJ state Occupational Therapy licensure or eligible
Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
Maintain Registration by the NBCOT
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Twelve-week pediatric affiliation of pediatric experience
Detailed knowledge of developmental theory and the effects of physical and perceptual-cognitive disabilities as well as the psycho-social aspects of functional adaptation to the environment
Ability to evaluate disruptions in performance and plan treatment to minimize disabling effects of these conditions
Ability to work effectively with others
Tact and judgment in performance of duties
Commitment to improving skill level
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Preferred:
- Master s degree
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ state Occupational Therapy licensure or eligible
Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
Maintain Registration by the NBCOT
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Part-Time (30 hours/week)
Evenings and occasional weekends required
Essential Functions:
Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated to patients
Identifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits
Selects|utilizes|evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods (as designated in competency expectations)
Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical|perceptual-cognitive|psycho-social demands to produce an optimal mesh of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand
Communicates effectively with patients, families, & team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations
Communicates effectively with referring physicians and community contacts
As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include staff, COTAs, aides and students
Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance. Actively contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizes feedback
Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups
Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and their family in consideration of child s prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations)
Benefits and Perks:
Medical/Dental/Vision plans
403b Retirement Plan
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Discounts Through our Partners
NJ Devils
NJ Performing Arts Center
Verizon
And many more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer