Lifepoint Health·Passaic, New Jersey
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and daily living skills. They collaborate with healthcare professionals and families while documenting patient progress and educating caregivers on adaptive equipment.
Occupational Therapist (OT)- PRN
$55.00-$60.00
Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is a long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located close to transit bus and train lines and major highways, including I-95, and Garden State Parkway NJ-3 and NJ-21.
How you'll contribute
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that promote the ability to perform daily activities and improve functional independence.
Essential Functions
Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance patients’ daily living skills.
Document treatment sessions and patient progress accurately and timely.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Why join us...
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by emailing at emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net.
"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program with a current license to practice and CPR certification. Experience in inpatient rehabilitation and familiarity with rehab documentation systems are preferred.
Market context
New Jersey continues to show steady demand for allied health professionals in imaging and cardiac care settings, especially for nuclear medicine roles that support diagnostic testing and patient throughput. These positions are competitive because employers often require a relevant degree, recent nuclear medicine and cardiology experience, ARRT or CNMT certification, a New Jersey State Radiology License, and CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and recent experience match the posting before applying.