Occupational Therapist OT

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our compassionate team. The OT will assess referred patients, develop individualized rehab plans and deliver direct patient care in a long-term care setting.

You will set realistic goals, document patient progress, educate patients and families, and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants under the physician's direction.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Valid license and registration in the state of practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop rehab plans.
• Provide direct patient care and set goals.
• Document patient condition and progress weekly.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Comply with HIPAA and residents' rights.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient care

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist -OT Full Time and PRN

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is looking 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.

an Equal Opportunity Employer.