Therapeutic Rehabilitation Specialist - Part Time - Mountainside, NJ

Job Title: Specialist

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Technical Services

Req #: 0000215655

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $84,773.00 - $98,418.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

To provide a key therapeutic role in the evaluation of children between the ages of 10 months to 22 years for appropriate adaptive equipment. Must have the clinical knowledge necessary to assure the appropriate selection and fitting of adaptive equipment to best meet the client’s needs.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy as dictated by profession
• New Jersey Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy license as dictated by profession
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification
• Assistive Technology Practitioner Certification
• Minimum 3 years in clinical services recommending adaptive equipment in specialized areas such as manual and powered mobility, custom seating and adaptive equipment, pressure mapping and custom molded seating systems
• Sound background in the application of adaptive equipment
• Ability to deal effectively with patients and their families
• Ability to work cooperatively with professionals in medical, research and educational settings
• Excellent organizational skills to function in a very dynamic environment

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy license
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification
• Assistive Technology Practitioner Certification
• American Occupational Therapy Certification Board registration and NBCOT registration if Occupational Therapist

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part Time
• 30 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• To provide clinical expertise in the seating and positioning of clients striking an appropriate balance between function, comfort, and posture that best meets a specific client’s needs
• To participate as a team member working closely with the family, multiple supplier and manufacturer representatives in the determination of the specific equipment needed to meet the seating and positioning needs of the client
• Complete a thorough evaluation, letter of medical necessity and other required paperwork in a timely manner
• Follow up and respond to client’s equipment needs, phone calls, emails etc.
• Communicate with outside therapists, school team, home therapists
• Arrange for demo equipment as needed
• Manage tracking of equipment procurement throughout the process, report completion, submission to supplier, scheduling of delivery, etc,.
• Complete one insurance appeal as needed
• Provide training for the clients caregivers in appropriate positioning strategies and techniques and the use of recommended equipment
• Participate in seminars, workshops and other educational activities sponsored by the Department and other appropriate sources
• Maintain clinical knowledge in seating and positioning keeping abreast of new technologies as they arise by attending conferences, workshops, etc., focusing on this area
• Meet annual expected volumes
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer