Geriatric Rehab OT — Patient-Centered Care

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Whippany, NJ, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess patients, design therapy plans, and contribute to a multidisciplinary rehab team in a subacute setting.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising OT Assistants to ensure high-quality, individualized care for residents requiring rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid professional license for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care is preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to supervise OT Assistants and collaborate with a rehab team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and functional status.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge plans.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and home programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure best patient care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and ensure quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Education

Accredited OT program

State license

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Whippany, NJ, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to assess patients, design therapy plans, and contribute to a multidisciplinary rehab team in a subacute setting.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising OT Assistants to ensure high-quality, individualized care for residents requiring rehabilitation services.