Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

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

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement rehabilitation programs, and set achievable goals in collaboration with physicians.

You will document patient progress, educate patients and families, supervise OT Assistants, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Licensed and registered to practice OT in the state.
• Oversee and supervise OT Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Performs evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates professionalism and punctuality.
• Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA, and Residents' Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with goals.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to optimize outcomes.
• Supervise OT Assistants and ensure quality care.
• Maintain timely documentation and compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Supervision of OTAs

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatric care experience

Education

Accredited OT degree

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