Occupational Therapist OT

Ultipro; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

National HealthCare Corporation in Athens, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join NHC HomeCare Athens. The OT will supervise and participate in implementing therapeutic techniques for patients with physical disabilities and injuries, under physician orders.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, state licensure, and ideally active membership in OT associations. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program and eligible for state licensure.
• Must be registered in the state where practicing.
• Active OT association membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise Occupational Therapy services.
• Provide OT services as ordered by the physician and delegate tasks to the licensed OT Assistant.
• Instruct staff in delegated functions including precautions and re-evaluation plan.
• Evaluate, plan and supervise treatments with short-term and long-term goals with physician approval.
• Maintain patient care records meeting third-party and regulatory requirements.

Job description

NHC HomeCare Athens
Athens, TN 37303, USA

Description

Occupational Therapist for NHC HomeCare Athens

NHC HomeCare Athens is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights:

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.
• Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements

NHC HomeCare Athens offers a competitive compensation package for PRN employmentincluding health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match,stock options, and more.

We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, uniforms, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

We look forward to talking with you!!

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