Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy strategies within a comprehensive care setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, supervision of assistants, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and ensure compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Report to Director of Rehabilitation and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Accredited OT 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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