Occupational Therapist OT

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Decherd (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team as a full-time position with potential PRN opportunities. The OT will assess referred patients, design and supervise treatment plans, document patient conditions, educate families, and oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants.

A licensed OT with geriatric care experience is preferred. The environment emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration across disciplines in a long-term care

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and licensed to practice.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and patient record skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct OT services.
• Establish and administer a patient-specific treatment plan.
• Document patient condition and progress notes.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Time management

Education

Accredited OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist -OT Full Time and PRN

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is looking 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.

an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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