Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Care - Per Diem

Position Responsibilities: • Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations. • Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate. • Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines. • Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate. • Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification. For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance. RD_P1