Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Westville (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 New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide rehabilitation services to long-term care residents. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans and supervise OT Assistants.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid state license and registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Geriatric/long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods; document all activities.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree from an accredited college/university

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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