Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey - West Caldwell, NJ
posted 16 days ago
About the position
We have a new opportunity for an Occupational Therapist! The role involves testing and evaluating patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzing medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail their progress. They will also plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs, selecting activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within the limits of their mental or physical capabilities. Additionally, the therapist will recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
- Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs.
- Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
- Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or other equivalent organization.
- Current Occupational Therapist state license.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Service orientation and active listening skills.
- Critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
- Balance of Work/Life
- Commitment
- Compassion
- Accountability
