Occupational Therapist OT

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

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks an Occupational Therapist for full-time and PRN roles to join our geriatric-focused team. You will assess patients, design and implement therapy plans, document progress, and educate families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary staff.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited OT degree, a current license, and experience in long-term care; supervision duties and documentation proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and charting ability.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer OT treatment plans with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge plans.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and ensure quality care.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards as required.

Skills

OT degree and supervision

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Punctuality and professionalism

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

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.