Occupational Therapist (OT)

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)

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West Orange, New Jersey$83K - $112KFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West as a Occupational Therapist – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline

Requirements

Minimum Requirements Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Certified BLS Per Diem Requirement: Two (8 HR) shifts per month.

At least one of those a weekend and one high need day (week day, weekend, or holiday).

Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $83K - $112K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationBrain injury careSpinal cord injury careNeurological disorder careOrthopedic careAmputation careDischarge planningPatient educationFamily educationAdaptive equipmentClinical documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) lists compensation for this psychologist position at $83k to $112k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Orange, New Jersey.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Brain injury care, Spinal cord injury care, Neurological disorder care, Orthopedic care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans based on physician direction. They are responsible for delegating therapy services and educating patients, families, and staff to ensure effective community reintegration.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education, Student Debt Benefit Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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