Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist

2 days ago


West Orange, New Jersey, United States Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Full time
Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation- West Orange, New Jersey

Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) or Driver Rehab Specialist (DRS) Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Status: Full-time - 40 hours/week

Looking for a full time (40 hours/week, M-F) CDRS, DRS, OT or COTA for the Driver Rehabilitation Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation West Orange, NJ campus.   This staff member will join a large, multi-disciplinary neuro rehabilitation team, with PT, OT, SLP services.

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals was founded in 1948 and has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality inpatient and outpatient physical and occupational therapies. By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with neuromuscular conditions, orthopedic, sports and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal and other physical rehabilitation needs.

Kessler is not only committed to the health and quality of life of its patients, but to the well-being of its communities. Our hospital and centers host a wide range of free educational events, screenings and seminars and offer programming to local schools and colleges, libraries, community organizations, youth centers, sports and recreation leagues, and other groups.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties:

Performs comprehensive driving evaluations with clients of varying abilities, follow-up driving sessions, along with marketing and program development. Provides clinical and service excellence.  Through their actions, consistently demonstrates best practice while performing initial evaluations, treatment planning, treatment progression, ongoing assessments, goal setting, alternative referrals and discharge planning for the clients referred to the driver rehabilitation program. Through comprehensive history taking and utilization of appropriate objective measures and standardized tests is able to establish an action plan that addresses the clients' specific needs and goals. Is able to understand and comply with diagnosis specific medical instructions, restrictions and precautions. Demonstrates ability to utilize appropriate clinical decision making to maximize client outcomes. Identifies client barriers, such as accessibility, language, age specific needs, culture and learning differences that may impede functional progress, follows best practices established by Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) and works with rehab team to collectively resolve issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in health related field required.Eligible to obtain valid New Jersey State licensure as a driving instructor.Previous experience teaching persons with disabilities preferred.Experience with neurologic patients preferred

Requires a current and valid COTA license and CDRS. Licensed experience in a neuro outpatient setting is also required. 

Additional Data

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.

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