Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

HH Health System - Lincoln, Inc.; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

HH Health System - Lincoln, Inc. is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy department in a full-time position.

The basic purpose of this role is to provide therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education to patients in an in-person setting. You will collaborate with the patient, family, and team to meet functional goals and ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Tennessee licensure as an Occupational Therapist (or eligibility) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients per care standards.
• Plan and provide treatment aligned with patient goals and care standards.
• Use valid evaluation techniques considering premorbid history and current status.
• Set realistic, measurable short- and long-term goals with input from patient, family, and team.
• Select and apply therapeutic techniques suited to the patient’s problems and medical status.
• Identify resources and make appropriate referrals to meet patient care needs.
• Complete all documentation of services per department standards.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tennessee OT licensure (Required)

Job description

Full Time day shift position available!!

Patrick Rehab & Wellness Center is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy department in a full time position.

The basic purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education.

Essential Functions

• Complete evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
• Plan and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Evaluation techniques are performed safely and accurately, taking into account the patient's premorbid history and current physical, and psychosocial and educational status/needs.
• Short- and long-term goals are realistic, measurable, and address functional needs. Goals are written upon completion of evaluation per department standards and guidelines.
• Goals are identified in collaboration with the patient, family, and other involved team members.
• Independently select and performs therapeutic techniques that are consistent with the patient's problems and medical status and reflect an integration of the therapist's clinical knowledge and theory.
• Identify appropriates resources beneficial to the patient within or outside the rehabilitation department and makes referrals to other professionals and services (i.e., vocational counseling, social service, RSD support group, cancer group, etc.) to ensure that all patient care needs are met.
• Completes all documentation of services per department standards.

Position Details

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications and Skills

• State of Tennessee licensure (or eligible) as an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• CPR certification required
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school required
• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• State of Tennessee Occupational Therapist licensure (Required)

Work Location

In person