Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; New Providence (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 Providence, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, provide direct care, and design treatment programs with goals set by the physician.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, and supervising OT Assistants. A state license is required; experience in long-term/geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold valid State license and registration.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation and record keeping.
• Supervises OT Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional capabilities.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans with goals.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Patient care

Education

OT degree

State licensure

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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