Occupational Therapist / OTR

Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist eager to help patients regain their independence and elevate their quality of life? If the thought of making a significant difference while enhancing your career in a dynamic urban environment excites you, this is a chance you dont want to miss.

We are on the lookout for a full-time, licensed OTR/L to become a vital part of our innovative and supportive therapy team that embraces creativity, collaboration, and positive outcomes. Whether you are an experienced professional or just embarking on your career, this position offers you the opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a community that is full of life and energy.

• Craft Tailored Treatment Approaches: Assess patients' requirements to design individualized therapy plans geared toward achieving their functional aspirations.
• Implement Therapeutic Techniques: Apply evidence-based interventions that foster improvements in patients motor skills, cognitive functions, and daily activity management.
• Collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team: Work synergistically with OTs, PTs, STs, doctors, and nursing staff to provide comprehensive, holistic treatment.
• Educate Patients and Families: Share vital knowledge about therapy practices to empower patients and their families in continuing care at home.
• Track and Document Progress: Observe clinical developments and make necessary changes to treatment to keep patients on their healing path.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Continuing education and advanced certifications are encouraged and will be supported.

• Valid Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license.
• NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification is mandatory.

• A genuine passion for empowering others, helping them to achieve optimal independence.
• Exceptional communication skills that blend empathy with clarity for both patients and colleagues.
• Creative problem-solving abilities to adjust therapy plans in response to various patient needs.
• Confidence and capability in working independently as well as being part of a close-knit, interdisciplinary team.

• A nurturing, team-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes career growth.
• A full-time position with adaptable schedule options.
• Clinical mentorship along with professional development frameworks.
• Access to premier tools, state-of-the-art facilities, and cutting-edge documentation systems.
• Engagement in initiatives focused on quality improvements and innovation.

In this position, your role extends far beyond mere symptom management. You will have the chance to help weave routines back into patients lives, restore self-confidence, and reignite their love for everyday activities. Whether youre guiding individuals recuperating from strokes through delicate motor exercises or assisting orthopedic patients in reclaiming their mobility post-surgery, you will pour every ounce of your skill and heart into delivering care that celebrates resilience and self-sufficiency.

This environment thrives on individualized care; its where every patient symbolizes a unique journey, and each therapy session contributes to their personal narrative. Collaborate with a team of dedicated therapists, physicians, nurses, and social workers to create rehabilitation strategies that are as unique as the clients themselves.

In Newark, you will find a community vibrant with culture and diversity. This is not just a job; its an opportunity to immerse yourself in a city rich with history and artistry. Picture yourself enjoying the local flavors in exciting restaurants, attending engaging cultural events, and exploring historic neighborhoods that echo with stories from the past.

The city is a tapestry of experiences, from the bustling streets adorned with murals and the sounds of live music resonating through the air, to the quiet moments spent in surroundings that instill peace and relaxation at the end of a fulfilling day. You will encounter a lifestyle that supports professional passion while allowing for personal rejuvenation.

We seek an individual who views occupational therapy as more than just a job; it's a commitment to making a difference. You understand the joy accompanying a patients recovery stories, whether its a patient regaining function or expressing themselves in new ways.

Regardless of whether you bring years of experience or are newly certified, if you are passionate, dedicated, and fully present in your work this is your arena to shine. If the idea of combining exceptional care with an enriching lifestyle resonates with you, then welcome home.

Consider this your invitation to be part of something transformative. Here, your contributions will shape lives, spur recoveries, and help reclaim what is vital. You will do this in a city that harmonizes urban ambition with supportive community spirit.

If you are ready for personal and professional growth, alongside making a meaningful impact in a caring community, then we can't wait to meet you.