Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Roselle (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Roselle, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. You will assess referred patients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches.

You will supervise OT Assistants, document progress, and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold valid OT license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Strong documentation and progress notes experience.
• Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documentation.

Skills

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

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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