Occupational Therapist Senior Req #: 0000184438
Category: Occupational Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Occupational Therapy
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

The Senior Occupational Therapist administers, plans, directs, and coordinates the Occupational Therapy patient care services in accordance with established policies and standards. Utilizes clinical perception and demonstrates ability to translate into action with interpretation for long term goals and recognizing variance in expected outcomes. Provides direct patient care services. Indirectly supervises the Occupational Therapy team.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate of accredited program in Occupational Therapy at the baccalaureate or post baccalaureate level required.Licensed/registered by the State New Jersey.Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Preferred:

Active membership in a professional organization is encouraged

Essential Functions:

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients in the acute care setting,Patient and family intervention on all nursing units including, but not limited to orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiac, critical care, trauma, general medicine and telemetry, emergency department and pediatrics,Strong teamwork, communication and documentation skills required for intra disciplinary and interdisciplinary communicationSupervise the activities of the Staff Occupational Therapists, Assistants, Aide, Transporter, student or volunteer to ensure:

Patient safety with appropriate levels of involvement of each patient.

Patient confidentiality at all times.

Body mechanics are employed properly to minimize injury.

Appropriate professional demeanor is maintained at all times in the department.

Completes performance evaluation on staff members.

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 market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer