Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

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

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Springfield, NJ, seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our growing rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design individualized treatment plans, establish realistic goals, and coordinate care with physicians to optimize function and independence.

The role requires a state license, graduation from an accredited OT program, and experience supervising assistants.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharges.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• HIPAA confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and manage treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Licensure

Patient assessment

Supervision

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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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