Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($5000)

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on site in Short Hills, NJ. The role involves assessing referred patients, developing treatment plans, and working under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation.

The candidate will supervise OTAs, document patient progress, and collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care. Offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay, this position emphasizes

Qualifications

• Must have OT degree from accredited program.
• Must hold valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Team-based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Set realistic goals and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

OT license

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

Licensure in OT

Tools

EMR systems

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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