Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Eatontown, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Eatontown, New Jersey

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy - Pediatrics)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (9:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Facility closed on Saturdays and Sundays
• Work Setting: Outpatient clinic serving infants, pediatrics, and adolescents with conditions such as Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Genetic conditions, Developmental Delays, Orthopedic Injury, and Functional Neurological Disorder
• Charting System: EPIC
• Locals accepted
• Block scheduling not allowed
• Time off requests must be submitted with application and approved before offer

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Occupational Therapist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and driver's license (must be provided within 48 hours of signing)
• Employment eligibility verification (E-Verify)
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Physical exam within the past 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing (mandatory before start)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
• Immunization proof or positive titer for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Color vision exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of required competency exams and pass/fail testing (medication/pharmacology, EKG/dysrhythmia, IV therapy)
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgement (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history and verification of at least 1 year prior work history (New Jersey state requirement)
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Training and Certifications (if applicable)

• Some roles may require additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or others depending on unit assignment (not required for this OT Pediatrics role)
• Orientation and facility-specific training must be completed prior to start

Important Notes

• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation
• Time-sensitive documents must be submitted promptly to avoid delays
• Facility does not allow floating without completion of floating policy acknowledgment
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and ensure all names are included in background checks
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this pediatric travel contract position in New Jersey.