Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

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

Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Tennessee. The OT will assess patients, develop and supervise rehab plans, and educate patients and families to support optimal recovery within a multidisciplinary setting.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited OT program and hold a valid OT license. Experience in long-term care and strong documentation skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program/university.
• Valid professional OT license and state registration.
• Oversees and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document patient progress, and educate patients/families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a talented and hard-working OccupationalTherapist 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer