Occupational Therapist OT

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

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team for full-time and PRN shifts. You will assess patients, design and implement rehab plans, and educate families while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will hold an OT license, have strong documentation skills, and preferably experience in long-term or geriatric care. This on-site role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid OT license/registration for practice in the state.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation and charting; accurate discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs and medical status.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Supervision of OTAs

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.