Description

Community Options, Inc.  is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. 
We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist  in Wayne or Hillsborough, NJ . The Occupational Therapist provides quality occupational therapy services for patients through functional evaluation and treatments of individuals utilizing a variety of techniques including: activities of daily living, fabrication and application of splints, sensory motor activities. This position requires travel between Hillsborough and Wayne New Jersey Programs.    Responsibilities

• Screens and identifies individuals who may have problems in occupational performance.
• Evaluates the individual’s performance according to the Uniform Occupational Therapy Checklist.
• Develops individual occupational therapy program indicating short and long-term goals.
• Elects media, methods, environment, and personnel needs to accomplish goals.
• Determines frequency and duration of occupational therapy services.
• Formulates and implements the program according to the program plan.
• Documents therapy services provided, and the client’s occupational performance.
• Discharges clients when they have achieved the established goals and received maximum benefit from the services.
• Periodically and systematically reviews all aspects of the individual occupational therapy program for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborates with client, family, and other professional and community resources.
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff 
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned 
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation 

  Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed by the State Board of Examiners in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association and NBOTA.
• Ability to interact with patients, doctors and other personnel.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and use common sense.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with a person receiving supports.
• Ability to read and write English.

      Why Community Options?  

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

  Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org   Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V