Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and document patient progress while educating families.

The role includes supervising OT Assistants and collaborating with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care. Candidates must be licensed in the state, have graduated from an accredited OT program, and be committed to high-quality care in a subacute/geriatric

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold valid license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and record-keeping.
• Conduct evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Coordinate with Director of Rehabilitation and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Patient service

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

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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