Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Children's Specialized Hosp

Department: Early Intervention Grant

Req#: ...

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $73.3919/ Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

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.

Job Overview:

Our Early Intervention team is looking to add a qualified Occupational Therapist to the team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• At least 2 years experience working with young children with disabilities,
• 2 years pediatric experience working and evaluating children ages 0 -5,
• Sound background in normal child development, knowledge of the educational and theraputic value of an early intervention for children with identified developmental delays,
• Knowledge of the basic principles of behavior management,
• Ability to conceptualize, interpret and integrate early childhood educational and intervention techniques into the family routines as identified by the family,
• Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of NJ, Department of Consumer Affairs Occupational Therapy Advisory Council pursuant to NJAC and NJSA,
• This includes a temporary license as approved by the NJ DOH personnel standards for early intervention personnel,
• Maintains valid NJ drivers license and required insurance

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days to work
• PD

Essential Functions:

• Along with other core team members, the Early Intervention Occupational Therapist OT, screens, evaluates, provides ongoing assessment, aides in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan IFSP for each child and provides direct services to children eligible for early intervention services with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, and adaptive development.
• The OT along with other team members instructs parents and caregivers by modeling appropriate strategies to incorporate into the routines of the family to problem solve, discuss progress and challenges of each child and prepare transition discharge plan when appropriate,

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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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