Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time - Toms River, NJ Req #: 0000173314
Category: Occupational Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Occupational Therapy-OP
Location: Toms River West (TRW), 1251 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Overview:

Treats patients with disabilities considering responses as related to the patient s functional adaptation to the environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy programNJ State Occupational Therapy LicenseMaintained registration by the American Occupational Therapy Certification BoardSatisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and maintenance of registrationAHA BLS Provider CertificationTwelve-week pediatric affiliation or pediatric experienceDetailed knowledge of developmental theory and the effects of physical and percepto-cognitive disabilities as well as the psycho-social aspects of functional adaptation to the environmentAbility to evaluate disruptions in performance and plan treatment to minimize disabling effects of these conditionsTact and judgment in performance of dutiesCommitment to improving skill levelAbility to work effectively with othersGood verbal and written English communication skills

Preferred:

Master s degree

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ State Occupational Therapy LicenseAHA BLS Provider CertificationAmerican Occupational Therapy Certification Board registrationNBCOT registration

Scheduling Requirements:

Full-Time (40 hours/week)Evenings and occasional weekends

Essential Functions:

Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated to patientsIdentifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficitsSelects|utilizes|evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods (as designated in competency expectations)Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical|perceptual-cognitive|psycho-social demands to produce an optimal mesh of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demandCommunicates effectively with patients, families, & team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations. Communicates effectively with referring physicians and community contactsAs designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include staff, COTAs, aides and studentsTakes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance. Actively contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizes feedbackMeets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groupsMakes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and their family in consideration of child s prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations)

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 market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer