LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center seeks a talented Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The OT will assess patients needing rehabilitation, develop treatment programs, and set goals based on capacity and tolerance under physician direction.

We value collaboration with all disciplines, strong documentation, and patient- and family-centered care. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Active state license/registration required.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Punctual, professional, and HIPAA compliant.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care under physician direction.
• Document patient condition and progress weekly.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Oversee OTAs and ensure quality care.
• Maintain confidentiality and residents rights compliance.

Skills

Geriatric care

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Supervising OTAs

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Accredited OT program

Tools

EHR systems

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