Occupational Therapist

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer individualized treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction.

You will set attainable goals with patients and families, educate them on therapy methods, and collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient-centered care and high-quality outcomes in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid OT license and registration.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Oversee OT Assistants and supervise staff.
• Strong documentation skills and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and capacity.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment programs with goals.
• Document patient conditions, progress, and discharge readiness.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Documentation writing

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Patient service

Education

OT degree

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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