Lead Occupational Therapist

CareOne; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CareOne is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house rehab team in Paramus, NJ. You will provide high-quality resident rehabilitation care, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with nursing and clinical staff to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license in NJ, with a preference for experience in older adult rehab and knowledge of healthcare regulations. Opportunities for travel to other CareOne facilities may apply.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current and Active Occupational Therapist license within the state of operations.
• Prefer experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
• Evaluates residents and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the residents assigned.
• Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
• Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.
• Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested
• May travel to other facilities to provide services on a limited basis

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Grow Your Career with CareOne’s In-House Rehab Team

At CareOne, We Do Things Differently. Unlike Many Skilled Nursing Companies, We Provide Rehabilitation Services In-house—not Through Outside Contractors. That Means As a Occupational Therapist With CareOne, You’ll Enjoy

• Collaboration every day with nursing and clinical staff for stronger patient outcomes.
• Consistency and stability—you’re part of our team, not a rotating agency.
• Career advancement opportunities across our large, multi-state network.
• Supportive culture where therapists are valued as essential members of the care team.

The Occupational Therapist's (OT) overall responsibility is to provide care to the resident at the highest level.

Position Information

Location: Paramus, NJ

Facility: CareOne Ridgewood Avenue

Salary range - $45.00-$55.00

Practice Setting: (Short Term Rehab, Assisted Living, LTACH, Long Term Care)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides and directs resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
• Evaluates residents/resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the resident/residents assigned.
• Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
• Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.
• Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested
• May travel to other facilities to provide services on a limited basis

Position Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current and Active Occupational Therapist license within the state of operations.
• Prefer-experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.

Why CareOne?

CareOne is a trusted leader in skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, assisted living, LTACH, and sub-acute care. With a family-owned culture and a network of centers across the Northeast, we are committed to helping our therapists succeed while providing the highest level of patient care.

Apply today and join a rehab team that’s in-house, valued, and essential.

About Us

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
    • Including Pharmacy
    • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
• Legal Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
• Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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