Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and work under the direction of the Physician.

Responsibilities include setting achievable goals, documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, supervising OTAs, and collaborating with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care. Weekday and weekend shifts; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license in the state.
• Overseeing and supervising OTAs.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, progress notes, discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals; document and monitor patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

OT License

Long-term care

Geriatric care

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy

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 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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