Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

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

Occupational Therapist

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is looking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.

Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Shift Needs: All positions are available.

An Equal Opportunity Employer