Occupational Therapist

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits and to assess safety and independence in daily living activities.

You will design and modify plans of care, ensure compliance with Tennessee OT licensure, and maintain BLS certification. This PRN daytime role offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary rehab team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's or Doctorate degree preferred.
• OT credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits.
• Assess safety and effectiveness in performing independent living skills.
• Design plans of care specifying treatment types and frequencies.
• Modify plans continuously based on monitored patient progress.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Rehabilitation
• Schedule: PRN | Days

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Rehabilitation
• Schedule: PRN | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits.
• Assess safety and effectiveness in performing independent living skills.
• Design plans of care specifying treatment types and frequencies.
• Modify plans continuously based on monitored patient progress.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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