Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and coordinate care under the physician's direction.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and resident rights.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT with current NJ registration and license.
• Experience documenting patient progress and discharge planning.
• Ability to supervise therapy assistants and collaborate with care teams.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and residents' rights.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care and assess medical condition, functional capabilities, and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals determined by patients' capacity.
• Document and educate patients and families on treatment and progress.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Documentation

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

NJ OT license

ACOTE-accredited OT program

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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