Occupational Therapist

Nhccare; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance

401K match

Dental

Vision (optional)

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Dickson is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our care team in Dickson, TN. The OT will supervise therapy services, deliver therapeutic interventions, and delegate appropriate tasks to the Occupational Therapy Assistant under physician orders.

The role emphasizes collaboration, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation to achieve patient goals while maintaining compliance with state licensure and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Licensed/registered in the state where practicing.
• Active membership of State/National OT Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise Occupational Therapy services.
• Provide OT services as ordered by the referring physician and delegate appropriate portions to the OT Assistant.
• Instruct staff in delegated functions, precautions, and re-evaluation planning.
• Evaluate, plan, and supervise treatments with short- and long-term goals with physician approval.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

OT degree

Tools

EMR / EHR

Job description

NHC HomeCare Dickson Dickson, TN 37055, USA

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

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.

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.

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-dickson/.

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

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