Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

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

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Forest Hills, TN, is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and work under the direction of the physician to optimize functional recovery.

This role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, active state licensure, and experience with geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Licensed and registered to practice in the state.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and record-keeping.
• Competent in evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer treatment plans under physician direction.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families.
• Supervise and guide Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Skills

Documentation writing

Geriatric care

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical excellence

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healingislooking 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: Full Time and PRN

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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