Occupational Therapist

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Belle Meade (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team in the care of residents. The OT will assess patients, build rehab plans, and work under physician direction to maximize function and independence.

The role requires licensure, accredited OT education, and experience with long-term/geriatric care, with emphasis on documentation, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and registration for the state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Conduct evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality, professionalism, and adherence to schedule.
• Perform duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA, and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab needs.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure best care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Geriatric care experience

Team supervision

Patient-centered care

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist Part Time

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healingislooking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growingteam.

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: Part Time

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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