Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans and implements a goal oriented Occupational Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function, activities of daily living, fine motor skills/coordination, cognitive functioning and preventing further disability as a result of trauma, disease, amputation, congenital defects, surgery and other debilitating illnesses. Provides an optimum environment for functional goal achievement. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration and available resources to provide care. •L ooking for an OT with pediatric experience that is also willing to flex to the hospital if needed. Must be able to provide evening coverage approximately 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school. 2. Demonstrates the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs. 3. Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers. 4. An exceptional focus on teamwork and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 6. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Occupational Therapist License. 2. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!