Occupational Therapist OT

CareRite Centers, LLC; Hickory Valley Estates (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment programs, and document progress under physician direction while focusing on patient capacity and tolerance.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited OT program, hold a valid license/registration, and have experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Must have a valid license/registration to practice.
• Experience with long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Supervises OT Assistants and collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation skills and patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs and determine functional capacity.
• Provide direct patient care and establish treatment goals with physician direction.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment programs.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Professionalism

Education

Licensed OT (state)

Accredited OT program graduate

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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