Occupational Therapist for Outpatient Wheelchair Services

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Occupational Therapist for Outpatient Wheelchair Services

Salary range: $82,000-$100,000 annually depending on years of experience 

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals. Founded in 1948, Kessler has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality outpatient physical and occupational therapies. Today, Kessler has more than 100 centers in 13 counties across New Jersey, and treats more than 40,000 patients each year.

By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with orthopedic, sports and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and other physical rehabilitation needs.

Kessler is not only committed to the health and quality of life of its patients, but to the well-being of its communities. Our centers host a wide range of free educational events, screenings and seminars and offer programming to local schools and colleges, libraries, community organizations, youth centers, sports and recreation leagues, and other groups.

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist (Wheelchair Services) include:

• Our renowned wheelchair services include a huge range of wheelchair technology and expertise at our West Orange, NJ campus. For six decades, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has pioneered the course of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Consistency named to "America's Best Hospitals List" by U.S. News & World Report, Kessler has set the gold standard in rehabilitation and is ranked as one of the top Rehabilitation hospital in the country. Occupational Therapist who possess highly specialized knowledge base and skills in the area of wheelchair seating and mobility to facilitate patient treatment, staff and program development at our fast growing Wheelchair Outpatient Services! Bachelor's Degree as an OTR, valid NJ licensure, OT experience and advance certification as a RESNA - credentialed Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) preferred.

• Seeking an Occupational Therapist for our outpatient department within a hospital setting.
• This position will treat primarily the neurological population and a mix of Ortho.
• Performs comprehensive evaluations, develops and appropriately progresses individualized treatment plans for the cognitive population
• Performs clinical care management in cognitive rehabilitation to promote growth of program services.
• Possesses a highly specialized knowledge base and skills to facilitate patient treatment and staff development. 
• Provides thorough education to patients and caregivers in a manner they can understand, and plans appropriately for discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled therapeutic care.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and demonstrates effective communication with all rehab team members.
• Facilitates professional growth, development and overall improvement of departmental performance.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services, and design of program delivery

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Valid New Jersey State Occupational Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start.
• Prior experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; entry level/New Grad acceptable

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE    

• Professional Advancement
• Journal Club       
• Flexible Scheduling
• Nationwide Opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education  
• Extended Illness Days (EID)
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• 401(k) Plan and much, much more