Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Rehab Specialist

Apploi; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the team at Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement rehabilitation plans, and set realistic goals based on each patient’s capacity under physician direction.

You will document patient progress, educate patients and families, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a long‑term care

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid state license and registration.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and progress notes.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient‑centered care.
• Excellent patient service and professionalism.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• HIPAA and confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate medical condition and functional capabilities.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals per patient capacity and physician direction.
• Document patient condition and progress; discharge and re‑certification as needed.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure best patient‑centered care.
• Maintain professional standards and attend to scheduling and confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical excellence

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Apploi is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the team at Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement rehabilitation plans, and set realistic goals based on each patient’s capacity under physician direction.

You will document patient progress, educate patients and families, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a long‑term care