Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem - Chatham

CareRite Centers, LLC; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled care facility in Chatham is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients requiring rehabilitation services. Responsibilities include developing treatment programs, overseeing assistants, and ensuring exceptional patient care. Candidates must be licensed and ideally have experience in long-term or geriatric care. Weekday and weekend shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Ability to oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer treatment programs.
• Document and record patient's condition and progress.

Skills

Patient service skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Collaboration with disciplines

Education

Graduated from accredited Occupational Therapist college

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• 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, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Shift Needs

Weekdays and Weekends

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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