Occupational Therapist (OT)

Nhccare; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Lewisburg is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team and deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services in the home setting.

You will supervise and participate in OT interventions, collaborate with physicians and therapists, and help establish short- and long-term goals with periodic re-evaluations for patients with physical disabilities.

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Must be registered where practicing.
• Active membership in state/national OT associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs OT staff on delegated functions, precautions, and progress goals.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments with short- and long-term goals for patients with physician approval.

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

NHC HomeCare Lewisburg
Lewisburg, TN 37091, USA

Description

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

Occupational Therapist for NHC HomeCare Lewisburg

NHC HomeCare Lewisburg is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team! The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights:

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.