Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Berry Hill (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in Berry Hill, TN. The therapist will assess referred patients, develop and oversee rehabilitation plans, and educate patients and families while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Hold a valid license and state registration to practice.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Long-term care or geriatric care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation-writing skills.
• Experience conducting evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Professionalism and exceptional patient service.
• Compliance with HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Team supervision

Direct patient care

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is looking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist 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.

Shift Needs: All positions are available.

An Equal Opportunity Employer