Senior Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Rehab Leader

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Chatham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients and develop rehab plans aligned with their capacity and tolerance. You will document progress and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method, guiding care decisions.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborating with other disciplines, and ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance in a long‑term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must have a valid OT license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation skills are essential.
• Experience with evaluations, weekly progress notes, re‑certification and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

OT license

Documentation

Geriatric care

Supervision

Education

OT degree

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients and develop rehab plans aligned with their capacity and tolerance. You will document progress and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method, guiding care decisions.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborating with other disciplines, and ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance in a long‑term care setting.