Adjunct Therapist

Job Title : Adjunct Therapist

Location : Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name : Short Term Care (STC)

Req # : 0000220774

Status : Salaried

Shift : Day

Pay Range : $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 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 :

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic, educational and diversionary recreation services to restore, remediate and / or rehabilitate effects if illness and disability. Through the provision of therapy, programs, resources, and support staff work with patients to encourage the development of satisfying recreational interests and skills for participation in departmental recreational programs.

Qualifications : Required :

Education :

A B.S. / B.A. or M.S. / M.A. in Occupational, Recreational Therapy or Vocational Counseling required. License commensurate with the degree,

Member of NTRS or ATRA preferred.

Experience :

Minimum 2-3 years of Recreational Therapy.

Preferred :

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable) :

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions) :

• Full-Time
• Days
• 8 : 00-5 : 00

Essential Functions :

Tact, enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and judgment in performance of duties

Benefits and Perks :

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer