Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in a subacute care setting in New Jersey. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and manage individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches.

The role includes supervising OT Assistants and ensuring documentation accuracy. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and requires strong clinical skills, licensure, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

Communication

OT supervision

Geriatric care experience

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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