Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Services - Full Time - Union County, NJReq #:0000190403Category:Occupational TherapyStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Childrens Specialized HospDepartment:SPF - School Based TherapiesLocation:Mountainside (MTN), 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092Job Overview:Focused on supporting and improving a child s ability to participate as successfully and fully in their school environment utilizing occupation therapy methods and methodologies.This position is based in Union County.Qualifications:Required:
Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
NJ Occupational Therapy License
School Certification in NJ
Preferred:
Pediatric affiliation
Certifications and Licenses Required:
NJ Occupational Therapy License
School Certification in NJ
Scheduling Requirements:
10-month salary with opportunity for additional summer work
37.5 hours/week
Full Time
Essential Functions:
Available during the regular school hours at assigned site and for required meetings within the parameters of the scheduled work day
Is adept in utilizing the educational model of service vs. the medical model of service in regards to the development and maintenance of a student s therapy program
Demonstrates good and timely communication skills to receive or convey essential and important information (i.e., reports and evaluations), to pertinent educational staff, CSH School Services staff, parents, student and other necessary entities
Will participate in IEP and other school meetings when appropriate. Such meetings could be in- person, by phone or by virtual meeting platform
Displays good collaborative skills which are crucial in formulating a specialized transdisciplinary plan for a student in their educational program
Provides necessary instruction, training, supervision and monitoring of school personnel in the use of a prescribed therapeutic plan, technique, or modality
Carries out assessment, reassessment and evaluation procedures for referred students, meeting district and CSH School Services requirements and timelines
Plans, develops and implements therapeutic interventions that are goal oriented and educationally relevant
Completes all necessary documentation, databases, schedules and billing logs in accordance with CSH School Services department policy and assigned district/school s policy
Maintains and is accountable for therapy inventory and equipment
Completes all assigned mandatory education requirements within stated timeframes
May, in conjunction with Fieldwork Coordinator, supervise clinical fieldwork students according to stated student program objectives
Supports efforts to accomplish the goals of Children s Specialized Hospital s School Services, representative of our organization not as an independent contractor adhering to the noncompete policies of the organization
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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