Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

You are in demand everywhere...but it pays to come here!
If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you'll find your match at Jersey City Medical Center. Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member of RWJBarnabas Health, has been honored time and again-for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.
As our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organization
Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded Magnet Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located- in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.
Job Summary:
Performs evaluations of patient strength, range of motion, activities of daily living, and mobility. Provide therapeutic interventions and make recommendations for plan of care.
Per diem coverage for weekends, holiday, and weekly coverage as needed for PTO coverage,
Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT program, required
• Master's degree or Doctorate, preferred

Experience:

• 1 - 2 years clinical experience, preferred

Certification:

• Verification of certification by the NBCOT, required
• Current NJ state license

Responsibilities:

• 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

We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:
S - Speak up for Safety
A - Accurately communicate
F - Focus on the task
E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude
T - Thoughtfully interact
Y - You and Me Together
Per Diem Hourly Rate: $62.83
Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Join our team to embark on shaping the future of healthcare!