Occupational Therapist (OT)

Leisure Chateau Premier Subacute Care & Rehab Center; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Leisure Chateau Premier Subacute Care & Rehab Center in New Jersey seeks an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs, directing residents’ participation to restore and enhance daily function. The role focuses on adapting tasks to individual abilities and improving cognitive and motor skills.

TheOT will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide training to staff, and ensure high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited and licensed.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents, set goals and implement treatment plans with documentation.
• Design and fit adaptive devices and train residents in their use.
• Select activities aligned with each resident's abilities and interests.
• Collaborate with rehab team to determine appropriate activity programs.
• Instruct residents in skills for participation and monitor progress.
• Attend care conferences and contribute to team training.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Education

OT degree

Job description

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Pay Rate

$46- $48 Per hour

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem

About us

Leisure Chateau is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

Responsiblities/Accountabilities

1. Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning;
2. Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
3. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
4. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
5. Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
6. Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
7. Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
8. Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
9. Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
10. Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
11. Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
12. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
3. Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

JOB SKILLS

1. Good organizational and time management skills.
2. Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

1. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required.

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