Occupational Therapist OT

Avondale Health and Rehabilitation Center; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Annual Reviews

Employee Appreciation Programs and Rew

Continual Education Programs

PTO and Holiday Pay

401K

Career Growth Development

Low staff to patient ratios

Employee Referral Program

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Avondale Health and Rehab in Tennessee is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) to plan, organize, develop, and direct OT services in the facility, ensuring the highest quality resident care in line with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.

The position offers flexible scheduling with full-time or PRN per diem options, competitive pay, and a supportive team. You will screen residents, develop treatment plans, document and bill accurately, and mentor COTA under supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Active TN Occupational Therapy license required
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular resident screenings to identify best interventions
• Evaluate residents and develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to residents, families, and interdisciplinary team
• Establish individual therapy schedules in collaboration with the team
• Document and bill occupational therapy services per plan
• Perform duties to effectively treat patients as assigned
• Oversee COTA and ensure proper documentation and reimbursement practices

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Avondale Health and Rehab is hiring for an Occupational Therapist OT to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Status: Full-Time with flexible scheduling or Per Diem PRN

Job Functions:

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient

• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals

• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members

• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services

• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients

• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy

• MUST have an Active TN Occupational Therapy license

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Become a part of a Team that enthusiastically supports, recognizes and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care. We offer:

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Scheduling

• Annual Reviews

• Employee Appreciation Programs and Rewards

• Continual Education Programs

• PTO and Holiday Pay

• 401K

• Career Growth Development

• Low staff to patient ratios

• Employee Referral Program

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Life and Disability Insurance

• and much more!

Avondale Health and Rehabis committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.