About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As an Occupational Therapist with our confidential client you will provide patient-centered occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans to address patients’ functional goals
• Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to improve independence, mobility, and safety
• Perform thorough assessments of physical, cognitive, and functional abilities to identify needs and strengths
• Train patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and home safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (PT, SLP, nursing, social work) to coordinate care
• Document evaluations, plans of care, and progress according to regulatory and facility policies
• Participate in discharge planning and functional outcome measurement

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current Occupational Therapist licensure in New Jersey (required)
• Clinical skills across adult and geriatric populations; experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care is a plus
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• New graduates and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply (0+ years accepted)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (source listing): $136,814 per year (estimated)
• Competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment
• Comprehensive onboarding and training to support success in the role

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Why Join This Team

• Opportunity to work in a patient-centered skilled nursing environment focused on recovery and quality of life
• Collaborative culture that supports clinical growth and work-life balance
• Meaningful impact helping patients regain independence and daily function

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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