Occupational Therapist, NICU, Acute Care - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$57.25/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive
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.
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, evaluations, and interventions to determine patient prognosis and update care plans. Collaborates with medical professionals and supervisors 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
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New Jersey, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (81 salary observations; 123 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,458 salary observations; 7,281 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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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