Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Morristown, NJ is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families while coordinating with physicians.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited OT program, holds a valid state license, and can supervise OT Assistants. Experience in long-term or geriatric care and strong documentation skills are preferred; timely

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must have a valid state license/registration for the state of practice.
• The OT is responsible for supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well-versed in documentation writing and clinical record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for therapy.
• Establish and administer an individualized treatment program with goals.
• Set realistic and achievable goals and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate with physicians and care teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and related regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Must have graduated from an 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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