Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Patient Care

Apploi; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Union, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will provide direct patient care, assess medical condition and functional capabilities, and develop a rehabilitation plan under physician direction.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, supervise OT Assistants, and collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Licensed and registered to practice in the state.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehab and provide direct care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Document patient condition, progress notes, and discharge docs.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Assessment & treatment planning

Supervise OT Assistants

Geriatric care experience

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism & punctuality

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Union, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will provide direct patient care, assess medical condition and functional capabilities, and develop a rehabilitation plan under physician direction.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, supervise OT Assistants, and collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.