Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Patient Care

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team and provide direct patient care to assess, plan, and implement therapy for our residents.

You will develop individualized treatment programs, document progress, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and residents' rights guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration in state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and professionalism.
• HIPAA confidentiality and residents' rights compliance.
• Shift: Full Time and PRN.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for recovery.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic, achievable goals; document and track patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate with the care team to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation

Team collaboration

Punctuality & reliability

HIPAA compliance

Patient-centered care

Supervision of OTAs

Geriatric care experience

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team and provide direct patient care to assess, plan, and implement therapy for our residents.

You will develop individualized treatment programs, document progress, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and residents' rights guidelines.