Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab Specialist

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

Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our patient-centered care team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement rehab programs, set goals, and document progress under physician supervision.

You will supervise OT Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines, ensure timely documentation, and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid professional license for practice.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants, especially in long-term care.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation potential and plan care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with clear goals under physician direction.
• Set realistic goals, document patient status, and educate patients and families.
• Supervise and coordinate Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision of OT Assistants

Geriatric care experience

Professionalism

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our patient-centered care team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement rehab programs, set goals, and document progress under physician supervision.

You will supervise OT Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines, ensure timely documentation, and educate patients and families on therapy methods.