Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab | Full-Time/PRN

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Green Hill (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, plan and implement treatment programs, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes. The role requires directing therapy under physician oversight and documenting patient progress.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited OT program and hold a valid state license, with supervision of OT assistants and experience in long-term or geriatric care

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license for the state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and capacities.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient tolerance and physician direction.
• Set realistic, achievable patient goals and document progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and progress.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care and ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Goal setting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Licensed OT in state of practice

Job description

The Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, plan and implement treatment programs, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes. The role requires directing therapy under physician oversight and documenting patient progress.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited OT program and hold a valid state license, with supervision of OT assistants and experience in long-term or geriatric care