OTR: Sign-On Bonus in Geriatric Rehab

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Whippany (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 growing rehabilitation team. You will assess referrals, develop and manage individualized treatment plans, and document patient progress under a physician's direction.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and accurate documentation. A license and experience in geriatric care are preferred; a $5000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Able to collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates excellent patient service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families using appropriate therapy methods.
• Ensure timely evaluations, progress notes, and discharge planning; maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Clinical excellence

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a growing rehabilitation team. You will assess referrals, develop and manage individualized treatment plans, and document patient progress under a physician's direction.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and accurate documentation. A license and experience in geriatric care are preferred; a $5000 sign-on bonus is available.