Impactful Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Brentwood, TN seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop and oversee personalized rehabilitation plans, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches.

You will set realistic goals aligned with physician direction, document patient progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.

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 with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and discharge planning skills.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and physician direction.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Leadership / supervision

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Brentwood, TN seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop and oversee personalized rehabilitation plans, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches.

You will set realistic goals aligned with physician direction, document patient progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care.