Occupational Therapist — Geriatric Rehab Leader

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will assess referred patients, develop rehab plans, and work under a physician's direction to improve functional outcomes.

You will supervise OT assistants, document patient progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state license and registration.
• Experience supervising OT assistants.
• Experience with long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care and determine rehab goals.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with physician direction.
• Set realistic goals and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise OT assistants.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Geriatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

OT degree

Licensed to practice

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will assess referred patients, develop rehab plans, and work under a physician's direction to improve functional outcomes.

You will supervise OT assistants, document patient progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.