Occupational Therapist I: Altantic Health Chilton Medical Center Inpatient Rehab, Per Diem Days & 1 weekend/month

Position Summary

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat adult patients hospitalized with acute medical, surgical, neurological, cardiac, orthopedic, and critical care conditions. This role is essential in promoting safe participation in daily activities, improving functional outcomes, and supporting timely discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations in an acute care setting
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans addressing ADLs, mobility, cognition, safety, and functional independence
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case management, physical therapy, speech therapy, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Provide patient and family education regarding functional status, safety, equipment needs, and discharge recommendations
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assess need for post-acute services (home health, inpatient rehab, SNF, etc.)
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in the EMR
• Adhere to professional standards, hospital policies, and infection control protocols

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapist license in NJ
• NBCOT certification required
• Acute care experience preferred; new graduates with acute care fieldwork considered
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to assist patients with mobility and transfers
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required for patient care

 

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program, required
• Current Occupational Therapist license in NJ, required
• NBCOT certification required
• Acute care experience preferred; new graduates with acute care fieldwork considered
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment

 

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business 

Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center.