Occupational Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for our Rehab Without Walls Outpatient Clinic. You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide one-on-one care in a collaborative outpatient setting.

This full-time position requires current OT licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of OT experience; there is emphasis on safe patient handling and coordinating with the treatment team to improve outcomes, including

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current CPR Certification
• A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interaction
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current OT license

Job description

Make an Impact in our Rehab Without Walls Outpatient Clinic!

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation
• You thrive in an outpatient setting, and value being a part of a collaborative and passionate team of dynamic therapists
• Make a real impact in a rewarding field providing personalized one-on-one care

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current CPR Certification
• A minimum of one year's work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferred
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interaction
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times

Additional Job Information

• Experience in outpatient, acute care or post-acute preferred
• Knowledge of neurological conditions; such as TBI, CVA, SCI, Parkinson's and various neuro conditions highly preferred
• Full Time Opportunity supporting our Outpatient Rehab in Murfreesboro, TN