Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Education

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Oak Hill (TN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team on site. You will assess referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with disciplines, adherence to HIPAA, and handling long‑term/geriatric care with a patient‑centered approach.

Qualifications

Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
Must hold a valid OT license and registered status for the state of practice.
Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
Strong documentation skills and timely reporting.
Adequate experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge docs.
Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient‑centered care.
Demonstrate professionalism and punctuality at work.
Comply with confidentiality and HIPAA; follow Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for improvement.
Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
Work under physician direction to set realistic goals and adjust plans.
Ensure all evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharges are completed.