Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Brentwood Estates (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Brentwood, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our skilled team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and work with physicians to restore function and independence.

The role emphasizes documenting progress, educating patients and families, supervising OT Assistants, and adhering to HIPAA and Residents Rights while delivering compassionate care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care and establish treatment goals.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment programs.
• Record patient condition and progress through documentation.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Coordinate with Physician and other disciplines.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Ensure confidentiality and residents' rights compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

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