Occupational Therapist OT PRN

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hendersonville, TN is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess patients referred for rehabilitation, develop individualized treatment plans, and work under the direction of the physician to optimize functional outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT program, state licensure, and experience with long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must have a valid state license and registration.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Evaluations, progress notes, discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement treatment programs.
• Set realistic goals with patient capacity.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

OT degree

State licensure

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a talented and hard-working OccupationalTherapist 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