Occupational Therapist

• Occupational Therapist
• Department: Conservative
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Toms River
• Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Occupational Therapist

• Location: Toms River, NJ
• Entity: Alliance Orthopedics
• Reports To: Clinical Director

As an Occupational Therapist, you provide direct patient care working side-by-side with our conservative care team of chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and more!

Our Occupational Therapists are an integral part of our sports medicine team, and function additionally as liaisons to our medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons, functional medicine practitioners, and pain management physicians. You will bring a unique role and perspective to the rehab floor of our practice.

Not every OT is looking for a traditional position, and that's why Alliance Orthopedics provides OT’s the opportunity and resources to utilize their full scope of practice within our clinic-based model!

Alliance Orthopedics

Alliance Orthopedics is a multidisciplinary healthcare organization dedicated to helping patients get back to the activities they love. Our integrated team of medical providers, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation professionals work together to create a seamless patient experience and deliver exceptional outcomes.

What sets Alliance Orthopedics apart is our collaborative approach. Medical and conservative care teams work hand in hand to eliminate barriers, improve communication, and collapse recovery timelines.

If you are passionate about function and independence, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to becoming Better Every Day, Alliance Orthopedics offers an opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Summary of Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits

• Collaborative environment fostering continued growth in a multidisciplinary approach to medicine
• New Hire Mentorship Program
• VERY competitive salary and a runway to $115K based on performance
• Accrued paid time off, sick time, and six paid company holidays
• Annual CEU reimbursement budget for your continued clinical development
• Tuition Reimbursement (terms apply)
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement savings account with a percentage-based company match
• Full paid Health Insurance - Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Cancer Care coverage
• Mental Healthcare Benefits
• Life Insurance

What You'll Do

• Build genuine patient relationships, understand their goals, not just their diagnosis
• Deliver engaging one-on-one evaluations where patients feel heard
• Design and execute individualized rehab and fitness-oriented programs to help patients regain lost skills
• Collaborate directly with MDs, surgeons, and specialists for advanced care
• Serve as a liaison between the rehab floor and our medical and surgical teams
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in our EMR system
• Prepare patients confidently for return to work, sport, school, and life
• Educate caregivers and/or family members of patients on patient needs
• Maintain professional knowledge and technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available
• Evaluate patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health
• Comply with company rules, regulations, and procedures
• Support marketing initiatives by attending marketing and outreach events as requested
• Bring energy, this clinic has a culture, and you'll be part of setting it

Stand out as a valuable team member in collaboration with all other healthcare disciplines in a team setting to help our patients get BETTER EVERYDAY!

Who We're Looking For

Ensure an outstanding patient experience by becoming part of our fun, energetic, high octane, and motivating clinic atmosphere!

Evaluate patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health

Build rapport and relationships with our patients! Understand THEIR GOALS!

• Provide engaging one-on-one care with patients, allowing them to feel heard during evaluations
• Advise on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities
• Develop physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills
• Prepare clients for return for work, school, home, etc.
• Fabricate custom orthosis for various both post operative and conservative hand and wrist injuries
• Collaborate with a dynamic healthcare team to facilitate comprehensive patient care, working closely with referring physicians for injections, x-rays, MRIs and other diagnostic procedures
• Educate caregivers and/or family members of patients on patient needs
• Support marketing initiatives by attending marketing and outreach events as requested
• Flexible schedule to accommodate clinic evening hours as needed and/or required

Act as a liaison between patients and referring physicians, ensuring clear communication and smooth transitions for diagnostic tests and procedures

Stand out as a valuable team member, bringing energy in collaboration with all other healthcare disciplines in a team setting to help our patients get BETTER EVERYDAY!

Comply with company rules, regulations, and procedures

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an education program accredited by ACOTE or AOTA
• Certified by the National Board for Certification
• Valid New Jersey License REQUIRED
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational therapy programs
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills, especially the ability to show compassion for patients coming from all walks of life

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record Systems

• Willingness to challenge patients, other team members, and yourself!
• Alliance Orthopedics is the region's most dynamic multidisciplinary orthopedic practice with nine clinic locations across New Jersey.
• Bloomfield
• Fair Lawn
• Union
• Randolph
• East Brunswick
• Middletown
• Freehold
• Old Bridge
• Toms River

Job Type: Full-time, on-site

One location

Exempt

Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law.