Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Patient-Centered

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. The role focuses on assessing patients requiring rehabilitation, and delivering direct care under physician direction.

You will establish treatment programs, set goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods. Collaboration with all disciplines and adherence to confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program and hold a valid OT license.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and patient records.
• Conduct evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab needs and potential.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Maintain progress notes and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure holistic treatment.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Direct patient care

Punctuality

Clinical excellence

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. The role focuses on assessing patients requiring rehabilitation, and delivering direct care under physician direction.

You will establish treatment programs, set goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods. Collaboration with all disciplines and adherence to confidentiality are essential.