Occupational Therapist-Northern New Jersey

Occupational Therapist

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Pillar Care Continuum is looking to hire multiple dedicated candidates for our Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Early Intervention Program. Which provides specialized therapeutic services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays, disabilities, or medical conditions. The OT works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized strategies to enhance children's development and functional abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive developmental and functional assessments of motor, sensory, and adaptive skills.
• Utilize standardized tools and clinical observations to identify areas of concern.
• Develop individualized family service plans (IFSP) in collaboration with families and other team members.
• Design and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote fine motor, sensory processing, self-help, and play skills.
• Use age-appropriate and culturally sensitive approaches to support the child's developmental goals.
• Provide home- or community-based services as per program requirements.
• Educate families and caregivers on strategies to support the child's development during daily routines.
• Empower families to integrate therapeutic practices into their natural environments.
• Serve as a resource for developmental milestones and concerns.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists, physical therapists, developmental specialists, and case managers.
• Coordinate services and share progress updates with team members to ensure cohesive care.
• Participate in team meetings and IFSP reviews to update goals and strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, progress notes, and reports in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with program and funding source requirements (e.g., Medicaid, IDEA Part C).
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards of occupational therapy practice.
• Stay current with research and advancements in early intervention and occupational therapy.
• Attending required training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid New Jersey Occupational Therapist license.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Preferred: Experience working in pediatric or early intervention settings.
• Knowledge of IDEA Part C regulations and developmental milestones.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Competence in providing family-centered and culturally responsive care.

Salary: $ 87.00-$90.00 Hourly

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate's work experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role, complexity and external market and internal market value when determining salary level.

Accrued paid sick time

No need for independent liability insurance (saving approximately $200$300 per year)

Taxes are deducted directly from your paycheck no need to file independently or hire a tax professional

Flexible work schedule and location

Eligible for 401(k) benefits after 500 hours worked

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.