Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Patient-Centered Care

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Forest Hills (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The role includes direct patient care, assessment, and creating individualized treatment plans for rehabilitation.

You will set achievable goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families on therapy methods while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Strong documentation and confidentiality practices are required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program or university.
• Must hold 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.
• Excellent documentation skills and written records.
• Performs evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professionalism in attendance and behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Complies with confidentiality, HIPAA, and residents' rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic, achievable goals; document and record patient conditions.
• Educate patients and families using appropriate therapy methods.
• Evaluate patients and monitor progress to guide treatment decisions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and assign duties.
• Maintain professional and compliant documentation throughout care.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The role includes direct patient care, assessment, and creating individualized treatment plans for rehabilitation.

You will set achievable goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families on therapy methods while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Strong documentation and confidentiality practices are required.