Occupational Therapist - FT & PRN (Geriatric Rehab)

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pelham (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our care team. The OT will assess patients, develop and implement rehabilitation plans, and document progress under physician direction.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and educating patients and families on therapy methods and home programs. Prior long-term care or geriatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer OT treatment plans with physician guidance.
• Document patient status, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and home programs.
• Supervise and collaborate with OT Assistants and other disciplines.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Graduated from accredited OT program

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our care team. The OT will assess patients, develop and implement rehabilitation plans, and document progress under physician direction.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and educating patients and families on therapy methods and home programs. Prior long-term care or geriatric experience is preferred.