Occupational Therapist Position: Enhancing Patient Independence

2 weeks ago


East Hanover, New Jersey, United States JAG Physical Therapy Full time

At JAG Physical Therapy, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist at our facility, you will play a vital role in assessing patients and developing tailored treatment plans to enhance their recovery and functional independence.

We value clinical decision-making skills, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Our ideal candidate is forward-thinking, with expertise in assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses and devising creative but effective treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collections and records patient care data that follows format and guidelines of the patient care service, regulatory agencies and third party payers which reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and their impact on patient care.
  • This includes initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports, discharge plans and communication with members of the team.

The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of Hand Therapy screens/evaluations, treatments and orthosis fabrication. Additionally, they will be able to provide education/training to patient and/or patient support system, including ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities (e.g. transfers, bed mobility), rehabilitation equipment prescription and training and community reintegration.

Requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree required, Doctorate degree preferred
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Completed state regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state (NY, NJ)
  • Valid CPR License
  • Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred
  • Excellent oral, written communication
  • Strong clinical decision-making skills
  • 1+ year(s) professional OT experience
  • Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
  • Basic computer skills
  • Works as a team member and individually with minimal supervision
  • Maintains a positive, professional demeanor at all times
Benefits
  • $70,000 - $90,000 per year estimated salary
  • Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus
  • Up to $2,500 relocation bonus
  • Competitive salary
  • Quarterly Bonuses
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • HSA Options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits
  • $10,000.00 Term Life Insurance benefit at NO cost to employees
  • Up to 4 weeks PTO
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing Education reimbursements
  • MedBridge Membership
  • Yearly review for growth opportunities
  • New Grad Mentorship Program
  • Professional Development Growth Tracks
  • Tuition discounts for employees and their families
  • TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks
  • A close-knit and supportive environment where individuals genuinely care for and uplift one another, creating a strong sense of unity and camaraderie


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