Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

• Conduct evaluations, treatment, and consultations
• Develop and implement treatment goals for clients
• Provide quality, evidence-based treatment and interventions to facilitate maximum independence.
• Document treatment services
• Provide Progress Reports
• Communicating progress towards performance goals
• Ensure accuracy on all documentation, evaluations, progress reports, and daily notes
• Collaborate with other disciplines to determine the best plan of care for shared clients and family needs
• Set up for treatment sessions and sanitizing equipment after use

• Competence in conducting evaluations of children birth to 12 years using evaluation tools and clinical observations

• Develop, report, and present performance measures to team lead on a recurring basis.

• Current New Jersey licensure in Occupational Therapy
• NBCOT certification‪
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university program
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a therapeutic setting.
• Knowledgeable in occupational therapy, multi-disciplinary team approach, sensory integration, and rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Knowledgeable evidence-based practices found to benefit children with Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD).
• Familiarity with a variety of diagnoses
• Current knowledge of evidenced-based treatment practices
• Experience and ability to work independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of learner care and department, division, and organizational priorities.
• Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills with a variety of individuals and groups. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass background clearance
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively. This position requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with participants.
• Desire to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work in a physically active environment and treat children on the floor as needed

• Competitive Pay with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match, after qualification period
• Sick Leave
• Professional Education Reimbursement

• You must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicant will be subject to background check
• Maintaining a valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in New Jersey
• Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to pediatric occupational therapy.