Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & LTC

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction, with a focus on patient-centered care and safe, effective rehabilitation.

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines, maintain HIPAA compliance, and uphold Residents’ Rights while delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care and assess medical condition, functional capacity and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals determined by physician.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Licensure needed

Supervision of OTAs

Geriatric care experience

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

HIPAA compliance

Punctual & professional

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction, with a focus on patient-centered care and safe, effective rehabilitation.

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines, maintain HIPAA compliance, and uphold Residents’ Rights while delivering exceptional