Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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, create tailored treatment plans, and guide goals in collaboration with physicians to maximize functional recovery.

Responsibilities include supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, documenting evaluations and progress notes, and educating patients and families on therapy techniques.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid state OT license and registration.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills and timely progress notes.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines and provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and goals.
• Provide direct patient care and develop treatment plans with physician direction.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Supervise and oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

Punctuality / reliability

Confidentiality compliance

Education

OT degree from accredited program

State license and registration

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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