Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes for residents.

Strong documentation and supervision of OT assistants are essential to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The position emphasizes long-term care and geriatric rehabilitation, with a focus on documentation, outcome tracking, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Licensed and registered to practice in the state.
• Oversee/supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and capabilities.
• Develop and administer a treatment plan with goals suited to patient capacity.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision

Clinical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR

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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