Occupational Therapist

Nhccare; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Knoxville in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our clinical team. The OT will supervise and participate in therapeutic techniques for patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases, under physician orders.

The role emphasizes coordination of OT services, staff instruction, and maintaining compliant patient records to ensure quality, efficient care and successful patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program per AOTA.
• Must hold state OT license/registration.
• Membership in state and national OT associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise OT services.
• Provide OT therapies as ordered and supervise assistants.
• Instruct staff on precautions, goals, and evaluation plans.
• Evaluate and plan treatments with short- and long-term goals.
• Maintain patient care records to meet regulations.

Skills

OT license

State licensure

Professional association membership

Job description

NHC HomeCare Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 37923, USA

Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) for NHC HomeCare Knoxville

\"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.\"

NHC HomeCare Knoxvilleis 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.
• Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements

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.

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