Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, create individualized treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction.

Qualified candidates must hold licensure, have experience in long-term or geriatric care, and be capable of supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants while maintaining patient confidentiality and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and registered to practice OT in their state.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Ability to supervise OT Assistants and collaborate with all disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals per patient capacity.
• Document patient condition, progress, and goals; educate patients and families.
• Supervise and oversee Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service

Clinical excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

Accredited OT 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