Occupational Therapist OT PRN

Nhccare; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Cookeville, TN, seeks an Occupational Therapist to coordinate and provide therapy services. You will evaluate, plan, and supervise treatments for patients with physical disabilities. The ideal candidate will be a licensed graduate of an accredited program with excellent supervisory skills. Join a team dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and independence.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed/registered in the state of practice.
• Active membership in State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Evaluates, plans, and supervises treatments.
• Instructs staff in their delegated functions.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Occupational Therapy techniques

Patient evaluation

Education

Graduated from an accredited course in occupational therapy

Job description

NHC HomeCare Cookeville
Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Description

A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.

Occupational Therapist (OT) for NHC HomeCare Cookeville

NHC HomeCare Cookeville is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed / registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights:

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re‑evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short‑term and long‑term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re‑evaluations.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well‑being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost‑effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well‑being of the communities we serve.

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