Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. You will assess referred patients, develop and manage treatment plans, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

You will supervise OT Assistants and collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care. Weekday and weekend shifts are required, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold valid OT license and registration.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab potential.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with clear goals.
• Document patient condition and progress; complete progress notes.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods; promote understanding.
• Oversee OT Assistants and collaborate with all disciplines.
• Ensure timely discharge documentation and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

OT degree from accredited program

State license & registration

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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