Occupational Therapist OT PRN

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will assess referred patients, develop and supervise rehab plans, and work under the direction of the Physician.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, and supervise OT assistants. Prior long-term or geriatric care experience preferred; must maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising OT assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation and discharge planning experience.
• Excellent patient service and professional conduct.
• HIPAA and patient confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Set goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress weekly.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Supervise OT assistants.
• Adhere to scheduled hours and professional standards.

Skills

Patient service

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

Professionalism

Confidentiality compliance

Education

Accredited OT degree

Licensed OT with state registration

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