Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

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

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our patient-focused team. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Ideal candidates have OT training, valid state licensure, and experience supervising therapy assistants, with strong documentation skills and a commitment to compassionate geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Valid OT license/registration for state.
• Experience supervising OT Assistants.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and accurate records.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Professionalism

Time management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

OT degree

Licensed OT

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