Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Independence

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy strategies within a comprehensive care setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, supervision of assistants, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist 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 is preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and ensure compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Report to Director of Rehabilitation and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy strategies within a comprehensive care setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, supervision of assistants, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to