Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.

The role includes documenting patient progress, educating patients and families on therapy methods, and supervising OT Assistants while collaborating with other disciplines to provide the best possible care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license/registration for practice state.
• Oversee OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing.
• Evaluations, progress notes, discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates clinical excellence and patient service.
• Punctual and professional.
• HIPAA/confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients' rehabilitation needs and capabilities.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with patient goals.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure best care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Patient service

Professionalism

Time management

Education

OT degree/Accredited OT program

Licensure/registration

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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