Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Leadership

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

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate referred patients and deliver direct rehabilitation services. You will develop and monitor individualized treatment plans under physician direction and educate patients and families.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, maintaining thorough documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care, confidentiality, and compliance

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The OT oversees and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Includes evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document and record patients' conditions and educate patients and families.
• Supervise OT Assistants and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure timely, professional attendance and adherence to policies.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

HIPAA compliance

Professionalism

Education

Graduation from accredited OT program

State licensure and registration

Job description

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate referred patients and deliver direct rehabilitation services. You will develop and monitor individualized treatment plans under physician direction and educate patients and families.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, maintaining thorough documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care, confidentiality, and compliance