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Form of workJob Summary:
Assists in program development and implementation of occupations therapy services to patients on the Child Psychiatric Inpatient Units
Conducts occupational screening to child inpatient population within 24 hours of admission to determine the need for a more comprehensive OT assessment and or/treatment
Evaluates patient response to OT treatment interventions and makes treatment plan of adjustments accordingly.
Responsible for maintaining up to date clinical records of all patient activities, progress notes, assessments and discharge summaries.
Develops and updates as necessary, protocols which guide the therapeutic modalities related to OT within the child/teen inpatient units
Keeps abreast of and applied current OT concepts/interventions. Serves as a mentor in the orientation of new creative arts staff/OT students and volunteers
Provides in-service training, education and consultation specific to occupational therapy and in order to comply with outside accrediting agencies
As assigned, performs a comprehensive assessment of patient s functioning utilizing structured interviews, task observation, leisure and life balance inventories, and standardized assessments, such as ACLS, COPM, and Interest Checklist and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provides individual and group occupational therapy services in accordance with current standards of practice, such Trauma-Informed Care
Educational Skills Required (Degree(s), Certification(s), License, etc.):
BA/Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registered by National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy Association (NBCOT)
New Jersey Occupational Therapist License
BLS/CPR Certification Required, or must obtain after being hired
New graduates are welcome to apply
Work Experience Required:
- Minimum 1 year psychiatric/pediatric specialty and experience preferred
- Availability to work weekends as needed
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties.
Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds, including a 120-bed long-term care center.
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence.
Our friendly, professional staff includes skilled physicians who are the foundation of the care we provide. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.
We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- 401 (k)
- PTO
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
