Occupational Therapist

Building Therapy Leaders; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Nursing & Rehabilitation in Decaturville, TN seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our in-house rehab program.

You will assess cognitive and ADL disorders, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support geriatric patients on their recovery journey.

We offer competitive benefits and a stable, supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth within a national post-acute care network.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with active license.
• Open to applicants of all experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Screen/evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL impairments and develop care plans.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled treatment to patients per regulatory requirements.
• Administer ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises and modalities.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in clinical records.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and refer as needed.
• Counsel patients and families about physical disorders.
• Communicate progress with supervisor and health team.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.

Education

Licensed OT license

Job description

WESTWOOD NURSING & REHABILITATION - DECATURVILLE, TN

Flexible schedule with work-life balance!
Call or text Lyda Latagliata for more information at 724.980.4447
or e-mail [e-mail]

Westwood Nursing & Rehabilitation in Decaturville, TN, is a post-acute care facility with long-term care, short-term care, and geriatric services provided. We can offer a stable and fun in-house therapy team to work with as well as excellent programs serving our geriatric clientele in their journey to recovery. We are currently seeking a Full Time OccupationalTherapistfor our in-house rehab program!

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Open to applicants of all experience levels

About Us

Westwood Nursing & Rehabilitation is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

Benefits:

We offer a variety of benefits programs to eligible employees. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and hours worked and may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 08/08/2026