Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Bernardsville (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to contribute to our rehabilitation team. The role involves assessing patients, designing and directing therapy programs, and achieving functional goals within a long-term/geriatric care setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, and education of patients and families, while supervising OT Assistants and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered therapy services.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and records writing.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care and set treatment goals.
• Develop and administer patient-specific treatment plans.
• Document patient conditions and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team.
• Oversee OT Assistants and ensure quality of care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Supervision

Documentation

Collaboration

Patient service

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited OT program

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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