Occupational Therapist (Outpatient) - Full Time - West Orange, NJReq #:45423

　　Category:Occupational Therapy

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

　　Department:Occup Therapy WSTORG

　　Location:

　　Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), 375 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

　　Job Overview:

　　As an Outpatient Occupational Therapist, you will treat pediatric patients with disabilities considering responses as related to the patient s functional adaptation to the environment.

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

　　NJ state Occupational Therapy licensure or eligible

　　Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

　　Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists

　　Maintain Registration by the NBCOT

　　AHA BLS Provider Certification

　　Twelve-week pediatric affiliation of pediatric experience

　　Detailed knowledge of developmental theory and the effects of physical and perceptual-cognitive disabilities as well as the psycho-social aspects of functional adaptation to the environment

　　Ability to evaluate disruptions in performance and plan treatment to minimize disabling effects of these conditions

　　Ability to work effectively with others

　　Tact and judgment in performance of duties

　　Commitment to improving skill level

　　Good verbal and written English communication skills

　　Preferred:

　　Master s degreeCertifications and Licenses Required:

　　NJ state Occupational Therapy licensure or eligible

　　Registered by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

　　Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists

　　Maintain Registration by the NBCOT

　　AHA BLS Provider Certification

　　Scheduling Requirements:

　　Full Time (40 hours/week)

　　Evenings and occasional weekends required

　　Essential Functions:

　　Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated to patients

　　Identifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits

　　Selects|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 demand

　　Communicates effectively with patients, families, & team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations

　　Communicates effectively with referring physicians and community contacts

　　As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include staff, COTAs, aides and students

　　Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance. Actively contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizes feedback

　　Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups

　　Makes 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)

　　Benefits and Perks:

　　Medical/Dental/Vision plans

　　403b Retirement Plan

　　PTO

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Discounts Through our Partners

　　NJ Devils

　　NJ Performing Arts Center

　　Verizon

　　And many 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 deliveringa 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