Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and administer rehabilitation plans, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Responsibilities include supervising OT Assistants, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring professional patient care with timely documentation. Prior long-term/geriatric care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The OT is responsible for supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer therapy programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document condition, progress notes, and discharge documentation as needed.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Licensed OT

Direct patient care

Team supervision

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

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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