Geriatric Rehab Occupational Therapist — Lead & Impact

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Bernardsville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop and administer treatment programs, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Responsibilities include supervising OT Assistants, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality care with timely documentation and discharge planning. Weekdays and weekends shift needs are noted.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT college or university.
• Valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well-versed in documentation writing; ability to complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documents.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals tailored to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals; document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatric care

Education

Licensed OT

Accredited OT program

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop and administer treatment programs, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Responsibilities include supervising OT Assistants, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality care with timely documentation and discharge planning. Weekdays and weekends shift needs are noted.