Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab & Team Lead

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi's Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitative team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and work under the direction of the Physician to help patients regain function.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation services and determine functional status.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and monitor patient tolerance per physician guidance.
• Document patient condition and progress, including discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Direct patient care

Team leadership

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Apploi's Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitative team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and work under the direction of the Physician to help patients regain function.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.