Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Health and Wellness Center
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Iselin
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us
better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live
better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With
a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Occupational
Therapist is responsible for occupational therapy evaluation,
treatment planning, treatment implementation, documentation and
patient/family education. Performs other professional duties and
participates in department/facility initiatives based on needs and
opportunities. Be a part of a revolutionary approach to healthcare
at the forefront of innovation and convenience. Hackensack Meridian
Health is seeking passionate and pioneering individuals to join our
brand-new Health and Wellness Center at Metropark, a
first-of-its-kind facility in New Jersey strategically located at a
major transit hub. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a
groundbreaking model of care that integrates a comprehensive,
one-stop-shop of health services into the daily lives of thousands
of commuters and residents. As a member of our team, you will help
redefine healthcare accessibility, providing world-class,
convenient care for people traveling throughout the Northeast,
including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This
state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility will offer a wide
array of services, including primary care, urgent care, advanced
imaging, and specialists. You will be joining a visionary project
that establishes a new standard for healthcare delivery in suburban
areas. Position is day shift, Monday - Friday, no holidays or
weekends. Outpatient Orthopedic experience preferred.
Responsibilties: A day in the life of a Occupational Therapist at
Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Prepares for the evaluation in
accordance with department policies/procedures and standards of
practice including obtaining patient history, exhibiting knowledge
of patient diagnoses and researching unfamiliar diagnoses. Selects
and administers tests and measures. Additionally, synthesizes
evaluation results to formulate the diagnosis, goals, prognosis and
plan of care. Establishes treatment plan based on evaluation
results, goals and best practice. Collaborates with
interdisciplinary team, patients and patient's support system.
Assesses and re-assesses need for modifications to plan of care and
goals. Identifies need for consultations and/or refers the patient
to another health care professional or health care services.
Initiates and completes discharge plan. Provides education/training
to patient and/or patient support system. Provides assessments for
ADLs/IADLs; therapeutic activities (e.g. transfers, bed mobility);
rehabilitation equipment prescription and training and community
reintegration Provides neurological interventions include but are
not limited to handling techniques, neurodevelopmental training,
seating and positioning, vision/perception, cognitive
rehabilitation, neuromuscular re-education, spasticity management
and behavioral management. Provides musculoskeletal Interventions:
This may include but is not limited to, therapeutic exercise;
manual therapy; joint mobilizations; Addresses issues which include
but are not limited to self-esteem, self-awareness, stress
management, interpersonal and social skills, and wellness. Collects
and records patient care data that follows format and guidelines of
the patient care service, regulatory agencies and third-party
payers which reflects an understanding of reimbursement systems and
their impact on patient care. This includes, but is not limited to,
initial evaluation, daily notes, reassessments/progress reports,
discharge plans and communication with members of the team.
Additionally records daily billing and follows department
guidelines for productivity. Other duties and/or projects as
assigned. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial
competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs.,
pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1
hours a day. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Required : Graduate of an AOTA Occupational Therapy
Program or equivalent. Eligible for school certification Education,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred : Experience preferred,
entry level acceptable, brain injury experience a plus. Computer
skills and knowledge of applications such as word, excel power
point. For Clark Rehab only: Minimum of 1 years of experience in
Outpatient Based Clinic/office. Physical Agents and Modalities
(PAMs) Certification. Experience treating musculoskeletal condition
including hand and upper extremity conditions. Experience in custom
orthotic fabrication and prefabricated splinting recommendations.
Licenses and Certifications Required : Occupational Therapist
License. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to
your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Keywords: Hackensack Meridian Health, Stratford , Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - Health and Wellness Center, Healthcare , Iselin, Connecticut
