Treats patients with disabilities considering responses as related to the patient s functional adaptation to the environment. Qualifications: Required: Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program NJ State Occupational Therapy License Maintained registration by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and maintenance of registration AHA BLS Provid... more details
Job Overview:
Treats patients with disabilities considering responses as related to the patient’s functional adaptation to the environment.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NJ State Occupational Therapy License
Maintained registration by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and maintenance of registration
AHA BLS Provider Certification
Twelve-week pediatric affiliation or pediatric experience
Detailed knowledge of developmental theory and the effects of physical and percepto-cognitive disabilities as well as the psycho-social aspects of functional adaptation to the environment
Ability to evaluate disruptions in performance and plan treatment to minimize disabling effects of these conditions
Tact and judgment in performance of duties
Commitment to improving skill level
Ability to work effectively with others
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Preferred:
Master’s degree
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ State Occupational Therapy License
AHA BLS Provider Certification
American Occupational Therapy Certification Board registration
NBCOT registration
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem
Some Evenings
Essential Functions:
Selects, administers, and interprets assessment tools as designated in competency expectations including: History, Screening, Observations, and Evaluations as appropriated to patients
Identifies and prioritizes time realistic functional goals for remediation, compensation, adaptation or prevention of deficits
Selects|utilizes|evaluates the effectiveness of appropriate treatment methods (as designated in competency expectations)
Applies principles of activity analysis for grading physical|perceptual-cognitive|psycho-social demands to produce an optimal mesh of child's or family's abilities to meet environmental demand
Communicates effectively with patients, families, & team in oral and written formats in both formal and non-formal situations. Communicates effectively with referring physicians and community contacts
As designated in competency expectations, assists in training others. This may include staff, COTAs, aides and students
Takes responsibility for seeking supervision or consultation in relationship to clinical performance. Actively contributes to improvement plans effectively utilizes feedback
Meets competency expectations in explaining symptoms, prognosis and functional limitations for a variety of diagnostic groups
Makes discharge recommendations appropriate to the child and their family in consideration of child’s prognosis, role expectations, and knowledge of community resources (as designated in competency expectations)
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
Retirement Plans
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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.
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