Occupational Therapist OT

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

Job summary

Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee invites an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess patients referred for rehabilitation, provide direct care, and set goals tailored to each patient’s capacity under physician direction.

You will develop and administer treatment programs, document patient progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and record-keeping.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification, and discharge planning.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and professionalism.

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.
• Document and record patient condition and progress; educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and coordinate with the rehab team.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; adhere to scheduled hours.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Professionalism

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

OT degree from accredited program

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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