Geriatric Rehab OT | Lead Therapist & Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess patients referred for rehabilitation, develop and supervise treatment plans, and educate patients and families while coordinating with other disciplines to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes supervision of assistants, documentation, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards in a long‑term care environment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The OT is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re‑certification and discharge documentation.
• 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 specific goals according to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals, document conditions and educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Professionalism

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess patients referred for rehabilitation, develop and supervise treatment plans, and educate patients and families while coordinating with other disciplines to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes supervision of assistants, documentation, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards in a long‑term care environment.