Occupational Therapist – Per Diem Position Available In Ocean, New Jersey

Occupational Therapist – Per Diem
Req #: 0000203102

Category:

Occupational Therapy

Status:

Per Diem

Shift:

Day

Facility:

Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:

Early Intervention Grant

Salary:

$72.00 – $85.00 per hour

Location:

Toms River West (TRW), 1251 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist Location:

Children’s Specialized Hosp Department:

Early Intervention Grant Req#: 0000203102

Status:

Per Diem Shift:

Day Salary Range:

$73.3919/

Hourly Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Our Early Intervention team is looking to add a qualified Occupational Therapist to the team.

Qualifications:

Required:

At least 2 years experience working with young children with disabilities,
2 years pediatric experience working and evaluating children ages 0 -5,
Sound background in normal child development, knowledge of the educational and theraputic value of an early intervention for children with identified developmental delays,
Knowledge of the basic principles of behavior management,
Ability to conceptualize, interpret and integrate early childhood educational and intervention techniques into the family routines as identified by the family,
Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of NJ, Department of Consumer Affairs Occupational Therapy Advisory Council pursuant to NJAC and NJSA,
This includes a temporary license as approved by the NJ DOH personnel standards for early intervention personnel,
Maintains valid NJ drivers license and required insurance

Scheduling Requirements:

Days to work

PD Essential Functions:

Along with other core team members, the Early Intervention Occupational Therapist OT, screens, evaluates, provides ongoing assessment, aides in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan IFSP for each child and provides direct services to children eligible for early intervention services with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, and adaptive development.
The OT along with other team members instructs parents and caregivers by modeling appropriate strategies to incorporate into the routines of the family to problem solve, discuss progress and challenges of each child and prepare transition discharge plan when appropriate,

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 employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and 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. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer