Occupational Therapist

SportsMed Physical Therapy · Jersey City, NJ

Full-timeHealthcareMid Level$85,000–$95,000/yr

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SportsMed is fortunate to be one of the fastest growing multidisciplinary practices in New Jersey. The services we offer our patients are: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Occupational Hand Therapy, & Acupuncture. We treat a diverse variety of patients that includes sports-related injuries, weekend warriors, post-surgical, elderly, desk workers, and much more. The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. This person directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. ### What Sets Us Apart - **Individualized Mentorship:** One-on-one guidance tailored to your experience level, from new graduate support to advanced clinical skill development. Direct support to build your confidence, refine your skills, and advance your career. - **Team Collaboration:** Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care - **In-House CEU Opportunities:** Ongoing educational sessions, clinical workshops, and growth development - **Career Growth:** Opportunities for leadership, new site development, and specialization in hand therapy - **Great Place to Work Certified:** SportsMed Physical Therapy is Great Place to Work certified again in 2026! ### Responsibilities - Treat a variety of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries and post-op - Perform initial evaluations, establish recovery goals, and develop plans of care based on findings - Document all evaluations and treatments - Educate patients and appropriate parties on evaluations and treatment plans - Maintain effective communication with patients, SportsMed providers, and other team members. ### Requirements - New Jersey Occupational Therapy License - New Grads and Experienced Occupational Therapists are Welcome! - Computer Literacy - Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills ### Benefits - Medical Coverage - Dental Coverage - Vision Coverage - Life Insurance - Guaranteed Disability Insurance - 401k with 4-8% Match based on tenure - Vacation time, sick days, and paid holidays - Excellent growth and professional development opportunities - Rain program for paycheck advances - Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year - Signing Bonus #IND7

Salary estimate

$85,000 – $95,000/yr

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