Summary
Location
Newark
Type
PER_DIEM
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About this role
Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Occupational Therapist position is to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients of all ages. Occupational Therapist will evaluate referred patients, to implement and administer a comprehensive therapeutic intervention to restore and maximize function or reduce pain, and to prevent disability following disease or injury.
Qualifications
Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. (Candidates that are near completion of the degree requirements and will be eligible for licensure requirements will be considered). Eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapist either with a temporary or permanent license in the State of New Jersey as verified by the Board of Consumer Affairs. Permanent and temporary license must be maintained in good standing. Must be certified by the American Heart Association for BLS for the Healthcare Provider. Must be competent in computer applications as needed to complete the job duties and/or required by the department.
Other facts
About University Hospital, Newark NJ
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees. Located on a sixty-three acre campus, University Hospital is a regional resource for advanced care in a wide range of medical specialties.
University Hospital is the only hospital in New Jersey to be awarded Gold Plus recognition by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for Heart Failure and Stroke. Designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Hospital maintains 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and pediatrics.
As part of our mission to serve the residents of Newark and surrounding communities, University Hospital is also proud to be the principal teaching hospital of New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, the School of Health Related Professions, and the Rutgers School of Nursing.
What you'll do
- The Occupational Therapist will evaluate referred patients and implement comprehensive therapeutic interventions. The goal is to restore and maximize function, reduce pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury.
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