Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; East Hanover (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 is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and provide direct rehabilitation services in a geriatric long-term care setting.

The role includes supervising OT Assistants, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. A valid license and accredited OT degree are required, with a strong emphasis on professional conduct and HIPAA

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid state license and registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to write clear notes.
• Ability to develop and document treatment plans and goals.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and determine need for therapy.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate medical condition and functional capacity.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise OT Assistants and ensure quality care.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

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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