Occupational Therapist OT

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in La Vergne, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess patients, develop and administer therapy programs, and set attainable goals in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will supervise OT Assistants, document patient progress, and educate patients and families in therapy approaches. A license and experience in geriatric settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Active state license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term and geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation and records.
• Ability to collaborate with all disciplines and educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care and develop treatment plans.
• Set goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document condition and progress, including evaluations and discharge notes.
• Educate patients and families; supervise OT assistants.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

Education

OT degree

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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