Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Care | $5k Sign-On Bonus

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in New Jersey. The role involves direct patient care, assessing functional capacities, and designing individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

The ideal candidate will have an OT degree, state license, and experience with geriatric care; supervision of OTAs is included. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• 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 and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist assesses referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provides direct patient care.
• Establishes and administers a treatment program with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Documents and records patient condition and educates patients and families.
• Oversees and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Ensures compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

OT degree or equivalent

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in New Jersey. The role involves direct patient care, assessing functional capacities, and designing individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

The ideal candidate will have an OT degree, state license, and experience with geriatric care; supervision of OTAs is included. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, with competitive hourly compensation.