Occupational Therapist OT

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to join its care team. The OT will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide direct therapy while supervising OT Assistants.

Strong documentation and collaboration with the care team are essential. The role emphasizes long-term/geriatric care with a focus on safe, effective rehabilitation, patient education, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must have a valid OT license/registration for the state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans with goals.
• Document patient condition, progress, and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families in therapy approaches.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Clinical collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Geriatric care

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Tools

EMR documentation

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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