School Occupational Therapist - Union County, NJ

RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Inc

NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$68,200–$79,300 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Anesthesiology, Assistive Technology, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Health, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Dialysis, Dietetics, Documentation Standards, Dosimetry, Electrocardiogram, Electroencephalography (EEG), Emergency Care, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Engineering, Faculty Administration, Finance, Fundraising, Hardware Virtualization, Health Informatics, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Intensive Care, Inventory Management, Leadership, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Marketing, Medical Assistance, Medical Writing, Multitasking, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Management, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Operating Room Nursing, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Perinatal Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physics, Polysomnography, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Radiology, Retirement Plan, Risk, Schedule Development, Service Delivery, Social Work, Speech and Language Pathology, Supply Chain, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Telemetry Nursing, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
NJ
POSTED
3 days ago

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Job Details

School Occupational Therapist - Union County, NJ

Req #: 0000259033

Category: Occupational Therapy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department: SPF - School Based Therapies

Pay Range: $68,200.00 - $79,300.00 per year

Location:

150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: SPF - School Based Therapies

Req #: 0000259033

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $68,200.00 - $79,300.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

School Services Occupational Therapist

At Children's Specialized Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, School Services Occupational Therapists play an essential role in helping students achieve meaningful participation and success in their educational environments. As a member of our School Services team, you will collaborate with educators, families, and interdisciplinary professionals to deliver school-based occupational therapy services that support students' academic achievement, functional independence, and participation in school activities. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, student-centered educational model while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and adolescents with a wide range of developmental, physical, and behavioral needs. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital means becoming part of an organization committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and empowering every therapist to grow professionally while improving outcomes for students and families.

A typical day for a School Services Occupational Therapist may include:

  • Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments to determine students' educationally relevant therapy needs
  • Developing and implementing individualized, goal-oriented intervention plans that support students' participation, independence, and success in the school environment
  • Collaborating with teachers, special educators, related service providers, administrators, and families to develop comprehensive educational plans that promote student achievement
  • Participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other school team meetings, either in person or through virtual platforms, to provide clinical recommendations and support educational planning
  • Providing consultation, instruction, training, and ongoing support to school personnel regarding therapeutic strategies, adaptive equipment, and classroom accommodations
  • Utilizing educational service delivery models while ensuring therapy services align with students' educational goals and district requirements
  • Maintaining timely and accurate documentation, evaluation reports, treatment records, scheduling, billing logs, and other required documentation in accordance with Children's Specialized Hospital and school district policies
  • Managing therapy equipment and maintaining accountability for assigned inventory and materials
  • Supporting interdisciplinary collaboration through regular communication with school staff, families, and Children's Specialized Hospital School Services leadership
  • Participating in continuing education, mandatory training, and professional development activities while maintaining clinical competencies
  • Supervising occupational therapy fieldwork students, when applicable, and contributing to the development of future clinicians
  • Meeting productivity expectations while representing Children's Specialized Hospital with professionalism and a commitment to exceptional school-based care

This role might be for you if:

  • You are passionate about helping children succeed in their educational environment through meaningful occupational therapy interventions
  • You enjoy collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement and participation
  • You understand the unique differences between educational and medical models of occupational therapy service delivery
  • You communicate effectively with students, caregivers, teachers, administrators, and healthcare professionals
  • You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting required timelines
  • You enjoy problem-solving and developing creative, student-centered interventions that promote independence and functional success
  • You are committed to lifelong learning, professional growth, and evidence-based pediatric practice
  • You value collaboration, compassion, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Occupational Therapist license issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
  • Certification: Appropriate New Jersey School Certification required.
  • Experience: Previous pediatric or school-based clinical experience is preferred; new graduates with strong pediatric clinical affiliation or fieldwork experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of school-based occupational therapy evaluation techniques, educationally relevant treatment planning, IEP development, documentation standards, student and family education, assistive technology and adaptive equipment, and interdisciplinary collaboration within an educational setting.
  • Schedule: Ability to work a Full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week) and travel between assigned school locations as needed.

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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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