Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Main Hospital — New Brunswick

Department Name: Occupational Therapy

Req #: 0000250618

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $62,400.00 - $72,009.60 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.

Job Overview:

RWJ Barnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Part-Time Occupational Therapist in New Brunswick, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of accredited program in Occupational Therapy at the baccalaureate or post baccalaureate level required

• Acute care/hospital experience OR strong acute rehab experience

Preferred:

• Active membership in a professional organization is encouraged

• Certifications and Licenses Required

• New Jersey board license required

• Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Holidays Required
• 24 hours per week, Sunday–Tuesday
• Part Time schedule

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients in the acute care setting.
• Patient and family intervention on all nursing units including, but not limited to orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiac, critical care, trauma, general medicine and telemetry, emergency department and pediatrics.
• Strong teamwork, communication and documentation skills required for intra disciplinary and interdisciplinary communication.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and 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 delivering a 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.