Occupational Therapist OT

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Wartrace (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Wartrace, TN is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) for both full-time and PRN positions to join our rehabilitation team.

You will assess referred patients, design and administer treatment plans, supervise OT Assistants, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to deliver patient-centered care while maintaining HIPAA compliance and respecting residents' rights. Strong documentation and communication with families are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Valid license/registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, re-certification, and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual and professional.
• HIPPA compliance and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals and document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Skills

Geriatric care

Clinical documentation

Patient assessment

Supervising staff

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.