Geriatric Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in La Vergne, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess patients, develop and administer therapy programs, and set attainable goals in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will supervise OT Assistants, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy approaches. A license and experience in geriatric settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Active state license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term and geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation and records.
• Ability to collaborate with all disciplines and educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care and develop treatment plans.
• Set goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document condition and progress, including evaluations and discharge notes.
• Educate patients and families; supervise OT assistants.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

Education

OT degree

Job description

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in La Vergne, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess patients, develop and administer therapy programs, and set attainable goals in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will supervise OT Assistants, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy approaches. A license and experience in geriatric settings are preferred.