Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; North Plainfield (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 seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team and provide skilled therapy services. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and direct care under physician supervision.

The role requires licensure, experience with geriatric care, and strong documentation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and registered as an OT in the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.
• Ability to educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Ability to supervise OT Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop treatment plans under Physician direction.
• Provide direct patient care and assess functional capabilities and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish goals and document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods and routines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Supervising OT Assistants

Documentation

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

OT degree

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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