Role summary
SportsMed is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join their growing multidisciplinary practice in New Jersey. This role will initially split time between Perth Amboy and Union/Elizabeth locations, transitioning to full-time in Perth Amboy as caseload allows. The Occupational Therapist will organize and conduct rehabilitation programs, directing patient participation in tasks to restore function, adapt to limitations, and diminish pathology. Responsibilities include treating hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries, performing evaluations, establishing recovery goals, developing care plans, documenting treatments, educating patients, and maintaining effective communication with patients and providers. The practice emphasizes individualized mentorship, team collaboration, in-house CEU opportunities, and career growth, including specialization in hand therapy. New graduates and experienced therapists are welcome.
This full-time position will split time between the Perth Amboy, NJ and either Union or Elizabeth, NJ locations until the caseload in Perth Amboy allows for full-time hours. 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
Signing Bonus up to $5,000
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: $90,000 - $100,000 per year #IND7
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