LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design targeted treatment plans, and work closely with physicians to meet goals for recovery and function.

You will oversee OT Assistants, document progress, and educate patients and families. A strong emphasis on confidentiality and professional standards is required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct OT care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Adhere to confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduated from OT program

Licensed OT in state

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