Occupational Therapist - Sign-On Bonus | Long-Term Care

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

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.