Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; Roselle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement individualized treatment programs, and work under the direction of the physician to maximize functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, documenting evaluations and progress notes, educating patients and families, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills including evaluations, progress notes, re-certification, and discharge summaries.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional, and adherent to confidentiality and residents' rights (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct OT care.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans with patient goals.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Supervise and oversee OT Assistants.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Maintain timely documentation of evaluations and progress notes.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and residents' rights.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.

Skills

Direct patient care

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Punctuality

Professionalism

Education

OT degree (Occupational Therapist)

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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