Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab & Team Leadership

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 skilled Occupational Therapist to join our growing team.

You will assess referred patients, develop and supervise rehab programs, set goals, document progress and educate patients and families on therapy methods, under physician direction.

Ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, compliance with HIPAA and Residents' Rights, and delivering patient centered care are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program/university.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual and professional; adheres to schedule.
• Performs duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance 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 aligned to patient capacity and physician direction.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure best patient-centered care.
• Maintain thorough documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Clinical excellence

Collaboration

Punctuality

Professionalism

Education

OT degree

Job description

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our growing team.

You will assess referred patients, develop and supervise rehab programs, set goals, document progress and educate patients and families on therapy methods, under physician direction.

Ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, compliance with HIPAA and Residents' Rights, and delivering patient centered care are essential to this role.