Occupational Therapist I: Per Diem Days, HMC/NMC

Atlantic Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Care team at both Hackettstown and Newton Medical Centers. The clinician in this role will work with adult and older adult patients presenting with a wide range of medical, surgical, orthopedic, and neurological conditions. This flexible per diem position is ideal for an experienced OT who enjoys fast‑paced clinical environments and values collaborative, patient-centered care.

Join a team that values the people you serve. 

We have a culture-first environment: Recognized for our outstanding workplace culture and supportive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for adult acute care patients, including assessment of functional mobility, ADLs, cognition, vision, and safety.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans to promote independence, recovery, and successful discharge planning.
• Deliver interventions focused on ADL retraining, functional mobility, cognitive/visual-perceptual skills, therapeutic exercise, and caregiver education.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members, including PT, SLP, nursing, case management, and physicians.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, and discharge recommendations in accordance with professional standards and facility policies.

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive scheduling
• A collaborative and experienced interdisciplinary rehab team
• Positive patient and team culture where you can learn and continue to expand your skills
• Opportunities to learn and grow within adult acute care practice

 

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program, required.
• Current NJ state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start) required.
• Prior experience in acute care strongly preferred; comfort with medically complex adult patients.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and time‑management skills.

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 

Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Comm