Occupational Therapist (Ot)

Jobtome; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Loan repayment assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehab team in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on assessing patients, designing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and educating patients and families to improve functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, adjusting plans as needed, and coordinating discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• TN State Licensure for Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in inpatient rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's ability to safely perform occupational skills.
• Design the plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed; seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient and family about deficits.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervise and delegate care to certified OT assistants and therapy technicians.

Skills

Occupational therapy assessment

Plan of care design

Treatment implementation

Documentation of progress

Discharge planning

Patient and family education

Supervision of assistants

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital Schedule: Fulltime M-F rotating weekendsYour experience matters Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.More about our team Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Nashville, Tennessee.

How you'll contribute

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
• License: TN State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Experience: experience in inpatient rehab preferred

EEOC StatementLifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.