SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Under the direction of a supervisory officer in an institution or agency provides training in occupational therapy to residents and may supervise employees assigned to the occupational therapist unit; does other related duties.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.This position will be assigned to the occupational therapy unit working day shift Monday-Friday.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE: Applicants must possess a license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, Department of Law and Public Safety.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in occupational therapy.

LICENSE: Appointees to positions in day training centers and other educational facilities identified by the New Jersey Department of Education will be required to possess the appropriate educational certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Special Note: Ability to physically lift, move and position clients as needed.