Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. The role focuses on assessing patients requiring rehabilitation, and delivering direct care under physician direction.

You will establish treatment programs, set goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods. Collaboration with all disciplines and adherence to confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program and hold a valid OT license.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and patient records.
• Conduct evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab needs and potential.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Maintain progress notes and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure holistic treatment.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Direct patient care

Punctuality

Clinical excellence

Education

OT degree from accredited 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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