Occupational Therapist

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Shackle Island (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct patient care, assessments, and rehabilitation planning. The role includes documenting patient progress and coordinating with the care team.

The OT will establish treatment programs, set realistic goals, and educate patients and families on therapy methods. Licensing and supervision of assistants are required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professionalism in scheduled hours.
• Follows confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and determine capacity for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Education

Accredited OT program

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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