Occupational Therapist OT

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

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our care team. You will assess referred patients, design and manage individualized treatment plans, and guide families on therapy strategies, under physician direction.

You will document patient progress, set realistic goals, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care/geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Adhere to confidentiality, HIPAA and residents' rights.

Skills

Licensed OT

Direct patient care

Supervise OTAs

Geriatric care

Clinical documentation

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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