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Occupational Therapist (OT), Acute Rehab - Per Diem

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$57.25/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U. S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave
Remote Type:
On-Site
Employment Type:
Employee
Employment Classification:
Per Diem
Time Type:
Part time
Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Total Weekly Hours:
0
Additional Locations:
Job Information:

Summary

Provides occupational therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care.

Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues.

Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities

  • Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
  • Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
  • Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
  • Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
  • Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the AOTA.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.

CPR certification.

For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.
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Hourly Rate: $57.25
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Key Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy examinations and evaluations to determine prognosis and update plans of care. Collaborates with medical professionals to ensure quality patient care and effective clinical operations.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited program. Must hold a current New Jersey state license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical documentationRehabilitation servicesCare planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceAcute care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (266 salary observations; 426 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,467 salary observations; 22,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Virtua Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Marlton, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b)
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Short-Term Disability