Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey seeks an Occupational Therapist to join its rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and set goals with the physician's direction.

Additionally, you will supervise OT Assistants, document evaluations and progress notes, and educate patients and families about therapy options and home programs.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must have a valid professional license and state registration.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Performs evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professionalism expected.
• Performs duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and capabilities.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals tailored to patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document condition, and educate patients and families.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

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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