Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Hamilton (HAM)

Department Name: Occupational Therapy-OP

Req #: 0000255735

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $98,500.00 - $114,700.00 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:

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for pediatric patients with physical, developmental, and perceptual-cognitive disabilities. Operating within an outpatient setting at Children's Specialized Hospital, this role focuses on enhancing patients' functional adaptation to their environment through targeted remediation, compensation, and prevention strategies. Reporting to the Site Manager or Therapy Supervisor, you will collaborate closely with families, physicians, and volunteers to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapy License issued by the State of New Jersey
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
• Twelve-week pediatric affiliation or direct pediatric clinical experience
• Detailed knowledge of developmental theory and the effects of physical, percepto-cognitive, and psycho-social disabilities
• Ability to evaluate performance disruptions and design effective treatment plans to minimize disabling effects
• Good verbal and written English communication skills with tact and clinical judgment
• Physical stamina for lifting and therapeutic handling of patients

Preferred:

• Satisfactory completion and maintenance of the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) registration
• Proven ability to work effectively with others and a strong commitment to improving clinical skill levels

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (Day)

Essential Functions:

• Select, administer, and interpret designated assessment tools including comprehensive clinical histories, screenings, direct observations, and evaluations.
• Identify and prioritize time-realistic, functional goals for the remediation, compensation, adaptation, or prevention of patient deficits.
• Select, utilize, and evaluate the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods based on established competency expectations.
• Apply principles of activity analysis to grade physical, perceptual-cognitive, and psycho-social demands, creating an optimal match for the child's and family's abilities.
• Meet competency expectations in clearly explaining clinical symptoms, long-term prognosis, and functional limitations across a variety of pediatric diagnostic groups.
• Formulate and communicate discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and family, factoring in prognosis, role expectations, and available community resources.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams across both formal and informal oral and written formats.
• Maintain professional communication and collaboration with referring physicians and established community contacts.
• Assist in training, supervising, and providing clinical direction to staff, COTAs, aides, students, and volunteers as designated by competency guidelines.
• Take proactive responsibility for seeking clinical supervision, actively contributing to department improvement plans, and effectively utilizing feedback.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards by meeting minimum annual expected patient volumes.
• Adhere to Universal S.A.F.E.T.Y Standards by practicing clear communication, task focus (S.T.A.R.), a questioning attitude, and thoughtful team interactions.

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.