Geriatric Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Patient-Centered Care

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes for residents.

Strong documentation and supervision of OT assistants are essential to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The position emphasizes long-term care and geriatric rehabilitation, with a focus on documentation, outcome tracking, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Licensed and registered to practice in the state.
• Oversee/supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and capabilities.
• Develop and administer a treatment plan with goals suited to patient capacity.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision

Clinical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes for residents.

Strong documentation and supervision of OT assistants are essential to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The position emphasizes long-term care and geriatric rehabilitation, with a focus on documentation, outcome tracking, and adherence to