Occupational Therapist OT

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

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work under the direction of the physician to achieve meaningful functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include setting realistic goals, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families in therapy methods, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT college or university.
• Must hold a valid Tennessee OT license/registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants is preferred.
• Proficient in documentation and patient progress notes.
• Experience with geriatric long-term care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals per patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals; document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation proficiency

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited OT program

Licensed OT in Tennessee

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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