Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($5,000)

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated rehab team in New Jersey. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment programs, and educate families while coordinating care with physicians and other professionals.

The role requires a valid OT license, experience in geriatric care, and strong documentation skills. You will supervise OT Assistants and contribute to high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services.

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.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual and professional with assigned hours.
• Duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition; educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain professional standards and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Licensed OT

Geriatric care experience

Assessment & treatment planning

Supervision of OT Assistants

Documentation writing

Education

OT degree from accredited 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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