Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop and monitor treatment plans, set achievable goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited OT program, valid state license, and experience with long-term/geriatric care or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid state OT license and registration.
• The OT is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document and record patient condition and progress; educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited OT degree

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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