Occupational Therapist (Ot)

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical

West Orange, NJ

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Shift Hours: Full-Time, Tuesday-Saturday 7:15AM - 315PM Plus some holidays

• Please be advised that the salary rate/range set forth herein was provided by Indeed. Kessler's market specific rate/range will be provided during the interview process*

Benefits of becoming a therapist with us:

• Latest rehab technologies

• Engaged and team-oriented culture

• High success rates of patients being discharged home

• Clinical ladders to develop our therapists

• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities

• Full-benefits package (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability & more)

• Loan Repayment Assistance

• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 a year after your first full year of employment

Responsibilities

As a OT you will evaluate all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient's need and physician direction. Responsible for 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 a Occupational Therapist

• Certified BLS

Additional Data

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Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

• Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant

• Nurse

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

• Environmental Services

• Food and Nutrition Services

Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process - to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury

• Spinal Cord Injury

• Stroke

• Amputation

• Neurological Disorders

• Orthopedic Conditions

• Multiple Traumas

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.