Occupational Therapist

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. It provides services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!

We are currently recruiting an occupational therapist to work with students with developmental and related disabilities aged 3-21 years at our Lakeview School.

Job Responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist include:

• Provide the occupational therapy services as specified in each student's Individual Educational Plan for all students assigned to caseload
• Participates in transfer, positioning, and toileting of students as required
• Review physician referrals and student records and perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine an appropriate treatment plan

Job Requirements:

• BA or BS degree
• NJ DOE certification as an Occupational Therapist
• NJ State Licensure
• NBCOT Certification
• Pediatric experience recommended

Position Details:

Location: Edison County: Middlesex

Hours Per Work Week: 35 Weekly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Other shifts are available at this location.

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

NJID EOE Statement

It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.