Occupational Therapist (OT)

Ahava Healthcare; Whites Creek (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Ahava Therapy Services in Whites Creek, TN is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our in-house rehab team. You will evaluate residents, design individualized treatment plans, and document progress to support functional recovery and discharge planning.

In this role you’ll collaborate with nursing and therapy colleagues to deliver evidence-based care, maintain timely records, and ensure regulatory compliance while helping residents maximize independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Tennessee OT license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong observational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Review available resident information and evaluate the impact on assessment and treatment.
• Conduct and document thorough functional assessments using standardized procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines; maintain timely and accurate departmental records.
• Enter treatment and progress notes in the resident record following each session.
• Revise treatment plans as needed based on patient progress.
• Document the course of treatment in clear, concise discharge summaries.
• Instruct Assistants in treatment procedures and provide supervision as needed.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, residents, and families to maximize functional abilities.
• Establish and instruct residents and caregivers on exercises and therapeutic procedures for post-discharge carryover.
• Assist in the referral process for additional services after discharge; maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences and other departmental or facility meetings.
• Access continuing education opportunities to maintain clinical currency.
• Participate in quality improvement processes and respond to audits, surveys, safety activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Act in compliance with Ahava Therapy Services’ regulatory and professional standards.
• Adhere to facility policies and participate in quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide quality care.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination Policy, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company’s mission and vision and project a professional image.
• Independently perform duties and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed.
• Maintain expected productivity levels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

PRN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

Location: Whites Creek, TN
Facility: Whites Creek Wellness & Rehab

Join Our Team!

Ahava Therapy Services provides Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy across a variety of care settings.
We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based care through teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our mission is to maximize each patient’s potential while improving their quality of life — leading the revolution in therapy services with compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.

We hire therapists who share our vision, demonstrate strong clinical skills, and work diligently to restore function while preventing decline in the patients we serve.

About the Facility

Whites Creek Wellness & Rehab is a 126-bed skilled nursing facility offering:

• Short-term rehabilitation
• Long-term care

Join a supportive in-house rehab team with strong leadership, dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes and meaningful collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review available resident information and evaluate the impact on assessment and treatment.
• Conduct and document thorough functional assessments using standardized procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines; maintain timely and accurate departmental records.
• Enter treatment and progress notes in the resident record following each session.
• Revise treatment plans as needed based on patient progress.
• Document the course of treatment in clear, concise discharge summaries.
• Instruct Assistants in treatment procedures and provide supervision as needed.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, residents, and families to maximize functional abilities.
• Establish and instruct residents and caregivers on exercises and therapeutic procedures for post-discharge carryover.
• Assist in the referral process for additional services after discharge; maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences and other departmental or facility meetings.
• Access continuing education opportunities to maintain clinical currency.
• Participate in quality improvement processes and respond to audits, surveys, safety activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Act in compliance with Ahava Therapy Services’ regulatory and professional standards.
• Adhere to facility policies and participate in quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide quality care.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination Policy, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company’s mission and vision and project a professional image.
• Independently perform duties and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed.
• Maintain expected productivity levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Tennessee OT license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong observational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Be part of something meaningful.

Join Ahava Therapy Services — where compassion meets excellence, and therapists are empowered to make a difference every day.