Occupational Therapist OT

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Pegram, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess patients, design and implement rehab programs, and work with physicians to restore function and independence.

This role requires supervising OT Assistants, strong documentation, and compassionate interaction with residents. A TN license and geriatric experience are preferred, with commitment to confidentiality and Residents' Rights.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality, professionalism and adherence to schedule.
• HIPAA confidentiality and residents' rights compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with defined goals.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Supervising staff

Team collaboration

Documentation

Punctuality

Patient service

Clinical excellence

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

OT degree from accredited program

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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