Occupational Therapist

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Lakewood (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and administer therapy under physician direction to maximize functional recovery.

Responsibilities include setting realistic goals, documenting progress, educating patients and families, supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, and collaborating with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual and professional; adhere to scheduled hours.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality and Residents Rights compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer individualized treatment programs.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in all tasks.
• Adhere to scheduled hours and report for work on time.
• Perform all duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

OT degree (ACOTE accredited)

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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