Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in New Jersey. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, set goals, and document progress under physician supervision. You will educate patients and families and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants to ensure high-quality care.

Weekly shifts include weekdays and weekends; we value confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient-centered care. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Excellent documentation writing is essential.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Resident Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and determine functional capabilities.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals.
• Document and record the patient's condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and ensure quality care.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient care excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapist 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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