Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

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

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess patients and design rehab plans. You will provide direct patient care, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches under physician direction.

The role requires licensure, graduation from an accredited OT program, and strong collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment programs.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Professionalism

Education

OT license & registration

Accredited OT 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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