Occupational Therapist OT

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Brentwood Estates (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, create treatment plans, and provide direct patient care in a long‑term care setting.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, document progress, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Required: state licensure, graduation from an accredited OT program, and a commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Valid state OT license and registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants preferred.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Completes evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates professionalism and reliability.
• Ensures confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and design treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and determine rehab potential.
• Set goals aligned with patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Supervise OT Assistants and coordinate therapy activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to residents' rights.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Geriatric care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Punctuality

Professionalism

Education

Accredited OT program

OT license

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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