Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The therapist will assess referred patients, develop and monitor treatment programs, and work under physician direction to maximize patient function.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid state license/registration.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge docs.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate exceptional patient service and professionalism.
• Punctuality and adherence to scheduled hours.
• Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA and residents' rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehab needs and provide direct care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with patient-specific goals.
• Set realistic goals, document condition, and educate patients and families.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and coordinate with the rehab team.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Documentation

Collaboration

Professionalism

Education

OT degree

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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