Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Rehab (FT/PRN)

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; New Union (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in providing comprehensive rehab services to residents. The OT will assess patients, develop and administer individualized treatment plans, and set attainable goals aligned with patient capacities and physician directions.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, supervising OT Assistants, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to write evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and medical condition.
• Provide direct patient care and implement a treatment program.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress, including weekly notes and discharge documentation.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Assessment

Direct care

Supervision

Documentation

Interdisciplinary

Education

OT Degree

State License

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in providing comprehensive rehab services to residents. The OT will assess patients, develop and administer individualized treatment plans, and set attainable goals aligned with patient capacities and physician directions.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, supervising OT Assistants, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams