Senior Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Bayonne, NJReq #:0000160848

Category:Occupational Therapy

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:Occupational Therapy-OP

Location:

Bayonne Outpatient (BAY2), 519 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002

Job Overview:

Partners with the Supervisor in the oversight of clinical functions for the department. May assist with administrative/operational functions within the department as needed. Assists the supervisor with identification and follow through of clinical performance improvement and participation in activities to ensure clinical quality. Assists and supports staff in goal attainment at the personal, clinical, departmental and organizational level through direct clinical supervision. Oversees and assists in clinical education and training within the department. Establishes and maintains open communication with Clinical Lead team for support of clinical development and growth of staff as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

• NJ State Occupational Therapy License

• Maintained registration by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

• Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) and maintenance of registration

• AHA BLS Provider Certification

• Twelve-week pediatric affiliation or pediatric experience

• Evidence of continuing education as necessary to meet licensing and certification requirements as well as current best practices

• Previous clinical supervision experience in the profession

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams

• Demonstrates clinical excellence and leadership ability

• Evidence of good time management skills and the ability to make effective decisions

• Maintains a positive attitude and has excellent communication skills

• Ability to influence, guide and motivate staff

• Demonstrates tact, initiative and judgment in performance of duties

• Flexibility both in work hours and performance of duties

• Professional membership of discipline

• Physical stamina to lift, maneuver patients and equipment

Preferred:

• Master s degree

• A minimum of five years clinical experience with pediatric population

• Rehabilitation experience

• Previous clinical supervision experience in the profession

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ State Occupational Therapy License

• AHA BLS Provider Certification

• American Occupational Therapy Certification Board registration

• NBCOT registration

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time (40 hours/week)

• Evenings and occasional weekends

Essential Functions:

• Takes primary role for clinical supervision and mentoring

• Orients new staff to department clinical procedures, provides clinical supervision to staff

• Provides clinical input for 90-day review, Career Development and APR process

• Assists in clinical in-service training and competency completion

• Assists with maintaining relevant department manuals and education records

• Ensures excellence of clinical evaluations, goal development, treatment and discharge planning through regular case review, observations and documentation monitoring

• Assists the clinical department with identification, coordination and execution of organizational clinical specific projects

• Assists with policy and procedure development

• Manages caseload and provides effective assessment and intervention for a variety of diagnosis according to best practice standards and family centered care principles

• Models and ensures that staff embrace and integrate a family centered approach to treatment whereby the plan of care is developed in partnership with the families and reviewed on a regular basis

• Ensures that all families are integrated into the treatment sessions

• Assists with the interview process

• Assists with customer service issues related to patient care

• Coordinates other responsibilities as designated by the Supervisor

• Maintains good communication with clinical supervisor and staff to ensure the integration of clinical and operational functions

• Partners with the Supervisor and Clinical Lead team to identify clinical staff development and education needs

• Meets minimum annual expected volumes

• May be required to travel among sites to provide clinical care, attend meetings or provide supervisory responsibilities

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)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer