Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab Lead

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Green Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the care team to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

The OT will oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods. Experience with long-term or geriatric care is preferred, with emphasis on confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversees and supervises 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehab needs.
• Develop and administer treatment plan with physician direction.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Supervision of assistants

Geriatric care

Education

ACOTE OT degree

Job description

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The role involves patient assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the care team to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

The OT will oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy methods. Experience with long-term or geriatric care is preferred, with emphasis on confidentiality and professional