Geriatric OT: Patient-Centered Rehab Impact

Apploi; Winfield (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in New Jersey. The OT will assess referred residents, develop and supervise treatment plans, and work under physician direction to promote functional recovery.

Responsibilities include goal setting, progress documentation, patient and family education, supervising OTAs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re‑certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Professionalism and timely attendance are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals and document the patient’s condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and collaborate with the rehab team.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and residents’ rights.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

OT degree or equivalent

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in New Jersey. The OT will assess referred residents, develop and supervise treatment plans, and work under physician direction to promote functional recovery.

Responsibilities include goal setting, progress documentation, patient and family education, supervising OTAs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.