Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Parsippany-Troy Hills (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 Parsippany, NJ is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team.

You will assess patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, supervise assistants, and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Competitive pay with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth; licensure in good standing required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants is required.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and discharge planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient conditions and educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Licensed OT

Long-term care experience

Documentation writing

Team supervision

Geriatric care

Education

OT degree or equivalent

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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