Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab & Growth

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position with rotating weekends. You will assess patient ability, design and implement care plans, and educate patients and families to support recovery in an inpatient rehab setting.

Join our team to provide exceptional care, supervise assistants, and contribute to discharge planning while adhering to licensing and practice standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• TN State Licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Design

Education & Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position with rotating weekends. You will assess patient ability, design and implement care plans, and educate patients and families to support recovery in an inpatient rehab setting.

Join our team to provide exceptional care, supervise assistants, and contribute to discharge planning while adhering to licensing and practice standards.