Geriatric Rehab Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Springfield, NJ, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our growing rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design individualized treatment plans, establish realistic goals, and coordinate care with physicians to optimize function and independence.

The role requires a state license, graduation from an accredited OT program, and experience supervising assistants.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharges.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• HIPAA confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and manage treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Licensure

Patient assessment

Supervision

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Springfield, NJ, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our growing rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design individualized treatment plans, establish realistic goals, and coordinate care with physicians to optimize function and independence.

The role requires a state license, graduation from an accredited OT program, and experience supervising assistants.