Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Performs evaluations of patient strength, range of motion, activities of daily living, and mobility. Provide therapeutic interventions and make recommendations for plan of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT program, required

Preferred:

• Master s degree or Doctorate, preferred
• 1 - 2 years clinical experience, preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Flex Schedule
• Coverage for weekends, holiday, and weekly coverage as needed for PTO coverage

• Demonstrates compliance with inpatient billing
• Treats inpatients to meet the established standard of care
• Clearly communicate plan of care and goals to patient/caregivers
• Makes referral recommendations for services outside the discipline
• Participates in the interdisciplinary patient/member teaching process
• Collaborates scheduling of inpatient caseload in conjunction of supervisor
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient/member cultural/educational needs are
• Perform timely and accurate billing and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Provide education and training on recommendations during course of treatment and for discharge planning
• Supervises as needed