Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Bernardsville (NJ); On-site; USD 5,924,000 - 6,475,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients needing rehabilitation, create treatment plans, and work under physician direction to help patients regain function.

You will also supervise OT Assistants and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include evidence-based therapy, progress documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team while

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid state OT license/registration.
• Oversee OT Assistants and supervise support staff.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Commitment to confidentiality, HIPAA, and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer OT treatment plans under physician direction.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Supervise and support OT Assistants; ensure quality care.
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality compliance.

Skills

Supervising assistants

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation and record-keeping

Patient service excellence

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

OT degree from accredited program

State license/registration

Tools

Documentation writing

Job description

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS

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: All positions are available.

Compensation: $43-47/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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