Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Occupational Therapy
Req #: 0000256684
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $103,800.00 - $120,100.00 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.
Occupational Therapist – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Occupational Therapist plays a critical role in helping patients regain independence and maximize functional performance throughout the acute care setting. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams, they evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based interventions to support recovery and improve quality of life.
A typical day for an Occupational Therapist may include:
- Evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans based on functional needs and clinical presentation
- Provides occupational therapy interventions to patients in the acute care hospital setting
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care
- Educates patients and families on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and strategies to maximize independence
- Documents evaluations, treatment plans, patient progress, and discharge recommendations in accordance with organizational standards
- Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment plans to achieve optimal functional outcomes
- Treats patients across a variety of clinical specialties including orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiac, critical care, trauma, general medicine, telemetry, emergency medicine, and pediatrics
- Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment and discharge needs to support a safe transition of care
- Maintains compliance with departmental policies, regulatory standards, and professional practice guidelines
- Promotes a safe, patient-centered environment while delivering high-quality rehabilitative care
This role might be for you if:
- Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
- You enjoy helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life
- Clinical judgment and attention to detail guide your patient care every day
- You thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment with a diverse patient population
- Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams is central to your approach
- You adapt your treatment strategies to meet each patient's unique functional goals
- Continuous learning and delivering exceptional rehabilitative care motivate you
To be considered for this Occupational Therapist opportunity:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program at the baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate level required
- New Jersey Occupational Therapist license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
- Acute care hospital experience or strong acute rehabilitation experience required
- Active membership in a professional occupational therapy organization preferred
- Ability to work a full-time day shift schedule, including weekend and holiday rotations
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
