Job Description Position Summary Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our a cute care team. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat adult patients hospitalized with acute medical surgical neurological cardiac orthopedic and critical care conditions. This role is essential in promoting safe participation in daily activities improving functional outcomes and supporting timely discharge planning. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in an acute care setting Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans addressing ADLs mobility cognition safety and functional independence Collaborate closely with physicians nurses case management physical therapy speech therapy and interdisciplinary care teams Provide patient and family education regarding functional status safety equipment needs and discharge recommendations Recommend adaptive equipment and assess need for post-acute services home health inpatient rehab SNF etc. Document evaluations progress notes and discharge summaries accurately and timely in the EMR Adhere to professional standards hospital policies and infection control protocols Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current Occupational Therapist license in NJ NBCOT certification required Acute care experience preferred new graduates with acute care fieldwork considered Strong clinical reasoning communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment Physical Demands Ability to assist patients with mobility and transfers Standing walking bending and lifting as required for patient care Qualifications Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required Current Occupational Therapist license in NJ required NBCOT certification required Acute care experience preferred new graduates with acute care fieldwork considered Strong clinical reasoning communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment About Us At Atlantic Health our promise to our communities is Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time at the right place and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect development and opportunities we give to our more than 22000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown New Jersey we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center Morristown NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Summit NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center Newton NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center Pompton Plains NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center Hackettstown NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Childrens Hospital Morristown NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System Freehold NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the Worlds Best Hospitals in 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Reports 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. Atlantic Health scored four A grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades performance measures reflecting errors accidents injuries and injections as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jerseys only hospitals to be named among Americas 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. Named by Beckers Healthcare as one of the 165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown Atlantic Health Overlook Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. Named by Newsweek as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. Located in Pompton Plains New Jersey Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an A Hospital Safety Grade and weve received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart AssociationAmerican Stroke Associations Get With The Guidelinesr-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnetr recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCCs Magnet Recognition Programr identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health financial security and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level Team Member Director Executive. Below is a general summary with role-specific enhancements highlighted Team Member Benefits Medical Dental Vision Prescription Coverage 22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability with options to supplement 403b Retirement Plan Employer match additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Advancement & Academic Advising Parental Adoption Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program EAP Fertility Benefits Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet Home & Auto Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____ Note In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act effective Sunday June 1 2025 all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary or a range as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring promotion discharge pay fringe benefits job training classification referral and other aspects of employment on the basis of race color religion sex including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation national origin citizenship status disability age genetics or veteran status. About the Team Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including physical therapy occupational therapy speech therapy audiology wound care management and more. All of which are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists internists physician assistants nurse practitioners rehabilitation nurses physical occupational and recreational therapists speech-language pathologists social workers psychologists vocational rehabilitation counselors dieticians audiologists and care managers. Job Info Minimum Salary Hourly Rate 41.790000 Maximum Salary Hourly Rate 73.560000 Assignment Category Per Diem Hours per Week 0.01 Primary Shift Day Salary Admin Plan ALH