Geriatric Rehab Occupational Therapist

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pegram, TN is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment programs, set goals, and document progress under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited OT program, holds a valid state license, and is comfortable supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants. Experience in long-term or geriatric care and strong documentation skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Documentation writing and record-keeping experience.
• Evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Strong patient service skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals set by patient capacity and physician direction.
• Set realistic goals, document condition, and educate patients and families.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and coordinate with the rehab team.

Skills

Licensed OT

Documentation skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Geriatric care

Education

Graduated from an accredited OT program

Job description

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pegram, TN is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment programs, set goals, and document progress under physician supervision.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited OT program, holds a valid state license, and is comfortable supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants. Experience in long-term or geriatric care and strong documentation skills are preferred.