Occupational Therapist

AdamsPlace; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Knoxville is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team. The OT will supervise and participate in the implementation of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases, as ordered by the physician.

The role emphasizes coordinating therapy services, supervising staff, maintaining patient records for third-party reimbursement, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Must be licensed/registered to practice in the state.
• Active membership in state/national associations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Delivers OT services as ordered by the physician and delegates tasks to assistants.
• Instructs staff on precautions, goals, and re-evaluation plans.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments with short- and long-term goals.
• Maintains patient care records to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Education

Accredited OT program

OT license/registration

Active professional associations (preferred)

Job 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 Knoxville 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.
• 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.

We look forward to talking with you!!

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