Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem/PRN
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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)
Chester, NJ, US
Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients to develop and implement customized treatment plans for individuals with brain, spinal cord, and neurological injuries. They are responsible for directing discipline-specific therapy services and educating patients and families to facilitate a return to community activities.
Job Description
Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)Location: 201 Pleasant Hill Road, Chester NJ 07930Schedule: Per Diem (PRN) 8am - 4:30pm Weekdays and Weekends
Compensation: $$59/hr + Shift Differential
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
As an OT, you will evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify a treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction. Responsible for the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.
- Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
- Participate in discharge planning, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Certified BLS
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
For over 75 years, Kessler Institute has been a national leader in rehabilitation medicine. Today, as one of the nation's largest rehabilitation hospitals, we continue to lead this field — providing the highly specialized care, advanced treatment and innovative technologies that enable individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputation, neurologic diseases, orthopedic trauma, cancer and cardiac conditions to rebuild their lives.
Kessler is one of only ten centers in the nation – and the only hospital in New Jersey - to be federally designated as a Model System for treatment and research of both traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, a distinction shared with Kessler Foundation. That same level of expertise and experience distinguishes each of the comprehensive rehabilitation programs offered at our four New Jersey campuses. Perhaps that's one reason why U.S. News & World Report ranks Kessler as one of "America's Best Hospitals." And why each year, thousands of individuals from across the country choose Kessler for their rehabilitation.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
To learn more, visit us at kessler-rehab.com or call 888-KESSLER.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Orange
For over 75 years, Kessler Institute has been a national leader in rehabilitation medicine. Today, as one of the nation's largest rehabilitation hospitals, we continue to lead this field — providing the highly specialized care, advanced treatment and innovative technologies that enable individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputation, neurologic diseases, orthopedic trauma, cancer and cardiac conditions to rebuild their lives.
Kessler is one of only ten centers in the nation – and the only hospital in New Jersey - to be federally designated as a Model System for treatment and research of both traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, a distinction shared with Kessler Foundation. That same level of expertise and experience distinguishes each of the comprehensive rehabilitation programs offered at our four New Jersey campuses. Perhaps that's one reason why U.S. News & World Report ranks Kessler as one of "America's Best Hospitals." And why each year, thousands of individuals from across the country choose Kessler for their rehabilitation.
Select Medical provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
To learn more, visit us at kessler-rehab.com or call 888-KESSLER.
Founded
1948
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Orange
