Occupational Therapist

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Insurance

401K Match

Dental

Vision (Optional)

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) HomeCare Dickson 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 requires graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program, state licensure, and preferred active memberships in state/national OT associations.

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.

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

Occupational Therapy

Education

OT degree/cert

Job description

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 Dickson

Benefits

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

Job Details

NHC HomeCare Dickson 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.

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.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity,

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