Occupational Therapist (OTR) Full Time

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Whippany (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 seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and document progress while educating patients and families.

Responsibilities include supervising OTAs and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting. Equal opportunity employer; shift needs vary.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Patient-centered care

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

OT degree (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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