Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, develop and implement customized rehabilitation plans, and document progress. You will educate patients and families, set realistic goals, and coordinate with the care team to provide patient-centered therapy.

The role includes supervising OT Assistants and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with goals.
• Document patient progress and discharge plans.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and collaborate with the care team.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

OT degree from accredited college/university

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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