Occupational Therapist

AdamsPlace; 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 work environment

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in Chattanooga is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team. The OT will supervise and implement therapeutic techniques for patient rehabilitation. Candidates should be graduates from an accredited occupational therapy program and possess a valid state license. The organization offers a supportive work environment with a commitment to team collaboration. Competitive wages and optional benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the AOTA.
• Licensed or registered under the state statutes.
• Active membership in State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Evaluates, plans, and supervises treatments and programs.
• Instructs staff in their delegated functions.

Skills

Teamwork

Rehabilitation techniques

Patient evaluation

Education

Graduate degree in occupational therapy

State license to practice

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

• Graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• 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.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-chattanooga/.

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