Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Occupational Therapy

Req #: 0000250260

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $70.95 - $70.95 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

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:
The Occupational Therapist provides ongoing comprehensive clinical evaluations, functional assessments, and medically prescribed occupational therapy interventions to a diverse patient population across multiple care settings, including acute care, Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH), subacute/SNF, and outpatient clinics. Operating within an interdisciplinary framework, this position designs, implements, and modifies objective, age-appropriate treatment plans tailored to each patient's discharge goals and clinical milestones. The Occupational Therapist serves as a vital clinical partner, ensuring rigorous medical documentation, contributing to community health education, and maintaining total alignment with state and national standards of practice.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or professional certificate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Active national certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Active state licensure issued by the New Jersey State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrated professional English fluency in all oral and written clinical communications.
• Ability to meet all physical and functional demands of the position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Preferred:

• Prior clinical experience operating across varied acuity environments (e.g., acute, outpatient, or subacute settings).
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) platforms and healthcare reimbursement documentation protocols.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem/Day

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates patients during initial visits, regularly scheduled intervals, and at the point of discharge using objective standardized tests, direct observations, and age-appropriate measurement metrics.
• Formulates and modifies individual, measurable treatment goals and plans of care based on patient age, functional skill level, post-discharge resources, and family/guardian input.
• Delivers high-quality, medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments across acute care, LTACH, subacute/SNF, and outpatient environments in strict compliance with licensing and regulatory mandates.
• Maintains thorough, computerized documentation within the patient's medical record using standardized medical terminology, satisfying all regulatory, network, and insurance reimbursement criteria.
• Completes necessary administrative forms, physician progress reports, billing statistics, and insurance coverage letters to facilitate smooth care transitions and support unit quality improvement.
• Participates actively in multidisciplinary team conferences, patient/family discharge care meetings, and assigned hospital committees to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Utilizes advanced clinical techniques and safely operates all therapeutic equipment required to maximize patient safety, motivation, and functional outcomes.
• Delivers internal department in-service presentations, supervises assigned student clinical affiliates, and contributes to public hospital or community education initiatives within their scope of expertise.

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.