Occupational Therapist OT PRN

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Smyrna, TN is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our growing care team.

The OT will assess referred patients, design and implement rehabilitation plans, monitor progress, document outcomes, and educate patients and families. Collaboration with all disciplines ensures high-quality, patient-centered care.

Candidate must have an accredited OT degree and a valid state license; experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid OT license/registration for the state.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation and patient progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop individualized rehab plans.
• Provide direct patient care and implement treatment goals.
• Document patient condition, progress, and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Adhere to confidentiality, HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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