Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Garwood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team in New Jersey. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer individualized treatment plans, and set measurable goals in collaboration with physicians.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, and supervise OT Assistants while coordinating with other disciplines to ensure excellent geriatric care. Weekdays and weekends shift needs are noted.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re‑certification and discharge documentations.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients; document and record condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient‑centered care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

OT supervision

Education

Graduated from 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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