Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will assess referred patients, develop rehab plans, and work under a physician's direction to improve functional outcomes.

You will supervise OT assistants, document patient progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current state license and registration.
• Experience supervising OT assistants.
• Experience with long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care and determine rehab goals.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with physician direction.
• Set realistic goals and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise OT assistants.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Geriatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

OT degree

Licensed to practice

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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