Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab Team

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design targeted treatment plans, and work closely with physicians to meet goals for recovery and function.

You will oversee OT Assistants, document progress, and educate patients and families. A strong emphasis on confidentiality and professional standards is required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct OT care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Adhere to confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduated from OT program

Licensed OT in state

Job description

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design targeted treatment plans, and work closely with physicians to meet goals for recovery and function.

You will oversee OT Assistants, document progress, and educate patients and families. A strong emphasis on confidentiality and professional standards is required.