Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Oak Hill (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Oak Hill, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess referred patients, design and implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families on therapy approaches.

The OT will supervise assistants and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. Requirements include graduation from an accredited OT program, active Tennessee OT license, and experience in

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must have a valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term and geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing and record-keeping.
• Ability to complete evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharges.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition and functional limits.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families on therapy.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines to optimize care.
• Supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Licensed OT holder

Supervisory skills

Geriatric care

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Duties as assigned

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited OT program degree

State license & registration

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