Senior Occupational Therapist - LTC Leadership

Jewish Home Family; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Home Family is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharges under physician supervision. You will supervise OT Assistants and contribute to program development while coordinating with the rehabilitation team.

The role requires a state license in New Jersey, NBCOT certification, and a minimum of five years’ LTC experience, with a focus on discharges and continuity of care for residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current New Jersey state OT license.
• NBCOT Certification.
• At least 5 years of LTC experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients per MD orders and establishes an appropriate Plan of Care and goals.
• Reassesses patients and updates Plan of Care at least every 30 days.
• Screens all facility patients quarterly to identify declines and need for OT.
• Provides discharge planning to maximize independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Observes and records patient progress in the EMR.
• Completes required documentation at point of service.
• Supervises OT Assistants as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Identifies needs for program development and implements programs.
• Coordinates in-services for facility staff for safe carry over of Restorative Programs.
• Attends weekly UR meetings and interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Communicates patient status to the care team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

LTC experience

Program development

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

New Jersey OT license

NBCOT Certification

Job description

Jewish Home Family is seeking an Occupational Therapist to perform screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharges under physician supervision. You will supervise OT Assistants and contribute to program development while coordinating with the rehabilitation team.

The role requires a state license in New Jersey, NBCOT certification, and a minimum of five years’ LTC experience, with a focus on discharges and continuity of care for residents.