# Occupational Therapist II: Per Diem, 3 Variable Days/wk & 2 wknd days/mo, Atlantic Health Newton and Hackettstown Medical Centers

- **Company:** Atlantic Health System
- **Published:** Jun 12, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, New Jersey
- **Employment type:** Per diem (PRN)
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** OTR/L, BLS / CPR
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## About

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate **Per Diem Occupational Therapist** to join our Acute Care team. The clinician in this role will work with 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 is looking for weekday PD hours (3 per week).

**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

**Qualifications**

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

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