Impactful Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab

Apploi; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, plan and implement treatment programs, and collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize function for long-term care residents.

You will supervise OT Assistants, document progression, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches while maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must possess a valid professional OT license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills are required.
• Evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Supervise and oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

OT degree

OT license

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, plan and implement treatment programs, and collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize function for long-term care residents.

You will supervise OT Assistants, document progression, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches while maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.