Occupational Therapist (OT)

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

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Accepting this costs you $72k over 3 years

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist – M-F, No Weekends 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.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in United States.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningFunctional Treatment ProgramsPatient EducationDischarge PlanningAdaptive EquipmentClinical CareInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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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 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Orange, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($83k–$112k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Functional Treatment Programs, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Adaptive Equipment, Clinical Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients to develop and implement customized treatment plans based on physician direction. They are responsible for designing functional programs to facilitate a patient's return to community activities and providing education to families and students.

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

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About Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)

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Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education
Clinical Ladder Program
Student Debt Benefit Program
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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