Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health®; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Well-being programs and professional发展

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy and work within a collaborative care team.

You will assess patients, implement treatment plans, educate families, plan discharges, and supervise assistants while ensuring licensure and BLS compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support certification required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s ability to safely perform occupational skills and design the plan of care.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress and modify the plan as needed.

Skills

Licensed OT

BLS Certification

Education

Tennessee OT License

BLS Certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

How You’ll Contribute

• Assesses patient’s ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress, monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed, and seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family or caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting, providing information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why Join Us

• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $10,000 Sign on Bonus

What We’re Looking For

• Current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support certification required at the time of hire.

More About Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118‑bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment.