What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem/PRN position at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)?
Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)Location: 201 Pleasant Hill Road, Chester NJ 07930Schedule: Per Diem (PRN) 8am - 4:30pm Weekdays and Weekends
Compensation: $$59/hr Shift Differential
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
As an OT, you will evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify a treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s needs and physician direction. Responsible for the delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers, and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery.
- Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
- Participate in discharge planning, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Certified BLS
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Salary : $59