Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

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

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The clinician will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct care to improve functional outcomes for residents in a subacute setting.

The role involves supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and documenting patient progress while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold valid state license and registration.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Familiar with evaluations, progress notes, re-certification, discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professional conduct.
• Performs duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation; confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition and functional capabilities.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Patient service

Discharge documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

OT supervision

Education

OT degree

State licensure

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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