**Overview** **Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation |** **Select Medical** Chester, NJ **Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inptient Rehab** **Shift Hours:** Weekends Only & As Needed 8:30am-4:30pm **Status:** Per Diem/PRN **“Please be advised that the salary rate/range set forth herein was provided by Indeed. Kessler’s market specific rate/range will be provided during the interview process.”** **Benefits of being a therapist with us:** + Latest rehab technologies + Engaged and team-oriented culture + High success rates of patients being discharged home + Clinical ladders to develop our therapists **Responsibilities** **Position Summary** Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery. **Qualifications** **Specific Duties** + Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and develop an individualized treatment plan aligned with patient and family goals + Participate in discharge planning including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment **Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)** + Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required + Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required + Home Care Requirements: One or more years of clinical experience and a valid state Driver’s License **Additional Data** **Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals** Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with: + Brain Injury + Spinal Cord Injury + Stroke + Amputation + Neurological Disorders + Orthopedic Conditions + Multiple Traumas Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to: + Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing Assistant + Nurse + Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy + Environmental Services POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee’s first day of work. _**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law_ _._ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/305736/occupational-therapist-%28ot%29---inpatient-rehab-%28pd%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _305736_ **Location** _US-NJ-Chester_ **Experience (Years)** _1_ **Category** _Therapy - Occupational Therapist_ **_Street Address_** _201 Pleasant Hill Road_ **_Company_** _Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Welkind (Chester)_ **Position Type** _Per Diem_