Occupational Therapist OT

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Berry Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a talented Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and supervise treatment programs, and educate patients and families while adhering to professional standards.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supervising OT Assistants. The role requires a current OT license and experience in long-term or geriatric care, with a

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals and document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and adherence to scheduled hours.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Skills

OT licensure

Geriatrics

Documentation

Supervising staff

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healingislooking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.

Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Shift Needs: Full Time and PRN

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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