Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Rehab Lead

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Oak Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, design and manage individualized treatment plans, and guide families on therapy strategies, under physician direction.

You will document patient progress, set realistic goals, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Adhere to confidentiality, HIPAA and residents' rights.

Skills

Licensed OT

Direct patient care

Supervise OTAs

Geriatric care

Clinical documentation

Education

OT degree

Job description

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, design and manage individualized treatment plans, and guide families on therapy strategies, under physician direction.

You will document patient progress, set realistic goals, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.