Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a growing rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, provide direct care, and develop treatment plans aligned with medical goals.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, supervise therapy assistants, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to deliver patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals aligned to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Patient service skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapist 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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