Occupational Therapist

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. The incumbent will evaluate patients, design individualized rehab plans, and coordinate care with physicians and other disciplines.

You will document patient progress, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensure compliance with regulations, and educate patients and families about therapy methods to maximize functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Documentation writing competence.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered treatment.
• Exceptional patient service skills and clinical excellence.
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism.
• Perform duties as directed by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

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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