Geriatric Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Apploi; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The role involves examining referred patients, delivering direct therapy, and building customized treatment plans with achievable goals appropriate to each patient’s abilities.

The OT will document progress, educate families, and collaborate with physicians and other care team members to ensure high-quality patient-centered care. Prior experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and eligibility.
• Provide direct patient care and implement treatment plans.
• Develop and monitor individualized goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge plans; educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Assessment and evaluation

Education

OT degree

State licensure

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The role involves examining referred patients, delivering direct therapy, and building customized treatment plans with achievable goals appropriate to each patient’s abilities.

The OT will document progress, educate families, and collaborate with physicians and other care team members to ensure high-quality patient-centered care. Prior experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.