Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Parsippany‑Troy Hills, NJ. You will assess referred patients, establish treatment plans, and work under physician direction to achieve functional goals.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, coordinating discharge planning, and educating patients and families in therapy methods while supervising OT Assistants as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Current state license and registration to practice.
• Experience with long‑term care or geriatrics preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Punctual, professional, and reliable in performance.

Aufgaben

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer a treatment program with patient-centered goals.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants as applicable.

Kenntnisse

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

OT degree

Jobbeschreibung

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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