Geriatric Rehab Occupational Therapist (Lead)

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.

The role includes documenting patient progress, educating patients and families on therapy methods, and supervising OT Assistants while collaborating with other disciplines to provide the best possible care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license/registration for practice state.
• Oversee OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing.
• Evaluations, progress notes, discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates clinical excellence and patient service.
• Punctual and professional.
• HIPAA/confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients' rehabilitation needs and capabilities.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with patient goals.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure best care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Patient service

Professionalism

Time management

Education

OT degree/Accredited OT program

Licensure/registration

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.

The role includes documenting patient progress, educating patients and families on therapy methods, and supervising OT Assistants while collaborating with other disciplines to provide the best possible care.