Occupational Therapist

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision (All Optional)

Fun, Fast Paced Work Environment

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Chattanooga is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The OT will supervise and participate in implementing therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries or diseases.

The role coordinates OT services, delivers physician-ordered care and guides staff to achieve short- and long-term patient goals, with an emphasis on teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Must be licensed/registered to practice in the state.
• Active membership in state/national OT associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

Skills

Coordination & supervision

Clinical instruction

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

Occupational Therapist (OT) for NHC HomeCare Chattanooga

NHC HomeCare Chattanooga is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages, Insurance, 401K Match, Dental, Vision (All Optional), Fun, Fast Paced Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed / registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.