Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Irvington (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 a talented Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess patients requiring rehabilitation, provide direct care, and develop individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program and a valid state license. Supervisory duties of OT Assistants, documentation, and patient-family education are part of the responsibilities. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience overseeing Occupational Therapy Assistants and supervising staff preferred.
• Strong documentation skills with accurate weekly progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and professional conduct at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care and determine treatment goals.
• Establish and administer treatment programs based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Direct patient care

Education

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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