Occupational Therapist

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Hendersonville, TN, seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist for a part-time role. You will assess patients, create and implement treatment plans, and deliver therapy with a focus on geriatric rehabilitation and functional improvement.

The position requires a valid OT license, graduation from an accredited program, and ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Punctual, professional and reliable.
• Duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care while evaluating medical condition, function and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and administer tailored treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure best patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

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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