What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist, LTC - Full Time position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, Occupational Therapists provide the highest level of care and individualized rehabilitation services to patients. Occupational Therapists work to restore patient's function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities to improve the quality of life and maximize personal and occupational functionality.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Completion of an approved Occupational Therapy program
- Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements
- Perform clinical care professionally
- Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members
- Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles
- Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Long-term care facility experience
- Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish)
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Occupational Therapist License.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!