Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction, with a focus on patient-centered care and safe, effective rehabilitation.

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines, maintain HIPAA compliance, and uphold Residents’ Rights while delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care and assess medical condition, functional capacity and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals determined by physician.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licensure needed

Supervision of OTAs

Geriatric care experience

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

HIPAA compliance

Punctual & professional

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