Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Mountainside (NJ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Mountainside, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and supervise treatment plans, and educate families on therapy approaches.

The role requires licensure, experience in geriatric or long-term care, and strong documentation skills. The OT will coordinate with other disciplines and ensure timely progress notes and discharge documentation.

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 in long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsabilités

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and capacity.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient tolerance.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate therapy methods.

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Clinical assessment

HIPAA compliance

Formation

OT degree or higher

Description du poste

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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