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Occupational Therapist
Req #: 0000263536
Category: Occupational Therapy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Occupational Therapy
Pay Range: $70.95 per hour
Location:
One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital
Department Name: Occupational Therapy
Req #: 0000263536
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $70.95 - $70.95 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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 (Inpatient) - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients improve functional independence, mobility, and participation in meaningful daily activities. As a member of our inpatient rehabilitation team, you will evaluate patients' strength, range of motion, activities of daily living, mobility, and functional abilities while developing individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate closely with patients, families, caregivers, nursing personnel, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe and effective care, provide education, and support successful discharge planning. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of an organization committed to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
A typical day for an Inpatient Occupational Therapist may include:
- Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations of inpatient patients, including assessment of strength, range of motion, activities of daily living, functional mobility, balance, coordination, and overall occupational performance.
- Developing, implementing, and updating individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on evaluation findings, patient goals, medical status, and established standards of care.
- Providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to improve functional independence, safety, mobility, self-care, and participation in daily activities.
- Treating inpatients in accordance with established clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Clearly communicating the plan of care, treatment goals, progress, recommendations, and discharge needs to patients and caregivers.
- Providing patient and caregiver education and training throughout the course of treatment, including recommendations and strategies to support a safe and successful discharge.
- Identifying patients' cultural, educational, communication, and learning needs and adapting education and interventions accordingly.
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation staff, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote coordinated patient care.
- Making appropriate referrals and recommendations for services outside of the occupational therapy discipline when additional support or specialized services are indicated.
- Participating in interdisciplinary patient and caregiver teaching, care planning, discharge planning, and discussions regarding patient progress and functional outcomes.
- Collaborating with the supervisor to appropriately schedule and manage the inpatient caseload.
- Completing timely and accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress documentation, discharge recommendations, billing records, and other required clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Demonstrating compliance with inpatient billing processes and applicable documentation standards.
- Participating in continuing education, mandatory training, staff meetings, professional development, and activities necessary to maintain clinical competency.
- Supervising students, support personnel, or other staff members as assigned and within applicable scope of practice.
- Participating in department initiatives, quality improvement activities, and other responsibilities that support clinical excellence and patient safety.
This role might be for you if:
- You are passionate about helping patients achieve greater independence and participation in meaningful daily activities.
- You enjoy providing individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions in an inpatient setting.
- You value building strong relationships with patients, families, and caregivers through education, communication, and compassionate care.
- You thrive working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary professionals.
- You are confident evaluating functional abilities and developing treatment plans based on each patient's individual needs and goals.
- You communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
- You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage an inpatient caseload while meeting documentation and productivity expectations.
- You value patient safety, clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.
- You are committed to providing compassionate, respectful, culturally responsive, and patient-centered occupational therapy services.
- You enjoy contributing to a collaborative environment where teamwork and professional growth are valued.
To Be Considered:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program required. Master's degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
- Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Occupational Therapist license required. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required.
- Experience: One to two (1-2) years of clinical occupational therapy experience preferred. Inpatient or hospital-based occupational therapy experience is preferred.
- Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association required.
- Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment, functional mobility, activities of daily living, therapeutic intervention, patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, clinical documentation, billing requirements, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
- Communication: Ability to clearly communicate treatment plans, goals, recommendations, progress, and discharge needs to patients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Safety: Ability to identify and respond appropriately to patient safety concerns and follow established S.A.F.E.T.Y. standards and clinical safety procedures.
- Schedule: Ability to work a full-time inpatient schedule and manage an assigned caseload in accordance with department scheduling and productivity expectations.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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