Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Westville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our caregiving team. The role involves direct patient care, assessment, and development of rehabilitation plans for long-term and geriatric patients, under physician direction.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, document progress, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered treatment while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license/registration.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Strong documentation and discharge planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop rehabilitation plans under Physician direction.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with set goals.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service skills

Clinical excellence

Professional license (OT)

Punctual and professional

Education

Graduated from an 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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