Occupational Therapist / OT

Connections Healthcare Staffing; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Connections Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 100+ bed healthcare facility near Cleveland, TN. The role involves outpatient 1:1 care and occasional hospital or senior care coverage, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for an 18-month commitment.

You will assess, treat, educate patients and families, and supervise therapy staff. Applicants must hold a Tennessee OT license and have Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Tennessee OT license is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills; designs the 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 when 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 on adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with licensing laws and state regulations.

Skills

OT License

BLS Certification

Job description

Our client, a 100+ bed healthcare facility, located near Cleveland, TN and located within 2 hrs of Great Smoky Mountains area of TN, just over an hour from Knoxville, has a need for an Occupational Therapist to join their team.

They are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus with an 18 mth commitment!

Details:

Outpatient 1:1 care
Need to see both adults and pediatrics

Occasional hospital coverage or senior care

How you'll contribute:

An OT - Occupational Therapist

• 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

Applicants should have a current Tennessee Occupational Therapist license. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire