Occupational Therapist – Functional Rehabilitation
spineandsportsmed · Union, New Jersey, United States · onsite
USD 90,000 to 105,000 per year
What Sets Us Apart:
- Individualized Mentorship: One-on-one guidance tailored to your experience level, from new graduate support to advanced clinical skill development. Build confidence, refine your clinical skills, and continue growing as a therapist.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, and other members of the SportsMed team to provide comprehensive patient care.
- In-House CEU Opportunities: Participate in ongoing educational sessions, clinical workshops, and professional development opportunities.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into leadership, participate in new site development, and develop specialized areas of clinical expertise.
- Great Place to Work Certified: SportsMed Physical Therapy is Great Place to Work Certified again in 2026!
What You'll Do:
- Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of physical, functional, and orthopedic limitations
- Help patients improve their ability to safely and independently perform activities of daily living
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's functional needs, goals, and lifestyle
- Address limitations involving strength, mobility, coordination, balance, endurance, and functional movement
- Incorporate therapeutic activities designed to improve patients' ability to perform everyday tasks
- Work with patients recovering from injury, surgery, illness, or other conditions affecting their ability to function independently
- Educate patients and appropriate caregivers on treatment plans, home programs, and strategies to promote continued progress
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatments, and patient progress
- Communicate effectively with patients, referring providers, and other members of the SportsMed team
- Collaborate with other disciplines when appropriate to support the patient's overall rehabilitation goals
What We're Looking For:
- New Jersey Occupational Therapy License
- New graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply
- Interest in functional rehabilitation and helping patients regain independence in their daily activities
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to evaluate how physical and functional limitations affect a patient's ability to perform everyday tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish strong relationships with patients and motivate them throughout their rehabilitation
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Computer literacy and ability to complete electronic documentation
- Commitment to continued professional development and learning
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Match
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
- Rain Program for Paycheck Advances
- Salary Range: $90,000–$105,000 per year
- Hourly Options Available for Part-Time