Occupational Therapist- Outpatient

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient

Vernon, NJ

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals. Founded in 1948, Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical and occupational therapies. Today, Kessler has more than 90 centers in 13 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 38,000 patients each year.

By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic, sports and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and other physical rehabilitation needs.

Kessler is not only committed to the health and quality of life of its patients, but to the well-being of its communities. Our centers host a wide range of free educational events, screenings and seminars and offer programming to local schools and colleges, libraries, community organizations, youth centers, sports and recreation leagues, and other groups.

At Kessler Rehabilitation Center we offer our employees:

• Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist (OT) :

• Performs clinical care management in specialty area of upper extremity and hand to promote growth of program services w/ interest in Hand Therapy, Neuro, Lymphedema, Cancer Rehab
• Possesses a highly specialized knowledge base and skills to facilitate patient treatment and staff development.
• Assists with daily operational management of the service.
• Effectively communicates on multiple levels.
• Demonstrates active involvement in the community via education and marketing.
• Promotes and develops services within the organization.
• Assists with staff education through internal and external in-service education and mentorship programs.

• Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Occupational Therapy.
• Current and valid NJ state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Currently a Board Certified Hand Therapist as granted by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission due to completion of certification requirements: