Occupational Therapist OT

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and deliver direct care. You will develop treatment plans under physician direction, set patient goals, document progress and educate patients and families in therapy methods.

You will supervise OT Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care, and ensure documentation accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license/registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with physician direction.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Document progress, re-certification and discharge paperwork.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA.

Skills

Documentation skills

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

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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