Geriatric Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Impact

Chatham-Hills-Subacute-Care-Center; Chatham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop treatment programs, and set goals aligned with physician guidance.

Responsibilities include documentation, weekly progress notes, discharge planning, educating patients and families, supervising OT Assistants, and collaborating with disciplines to provide patient-centered care in a long-term/geriatric setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and determine functional status.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals per physician guidance.
• Set realistic goals and document patient progress and conditions.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Supervise OT Assistants and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification, and discharge documentation.
• Adhere to confidentiality, HIPAA, and residents' rights.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education & training

Education

Accredited OT degree

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop treatment programs, and set goals aligned with physician guidance.

Responsibilities include documentation, weekly progress notes, discharge planning, educating patients and families, supervising OT Assistants, and collaborating with disciplines to provide patient-centered care in a long-term/geriatric setting.