Geriatric OT: Rehab Specialist (Weekends)

Apploi; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, provide direct care, and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with physician direction.

Responsibilities include setting goals, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families in therapy methods while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re‑certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals, document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

OT license

Supervise OTAs

Geriatric care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduated from accredited OT program

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, provide direct care, and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with physician direction.

Responsibilities include setting goals, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families in therapy methods while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.