Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

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

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team in delivering high-quality geriatric rehabilitation. You will assess and treat patients, develop individualized plans, and educate families about therapy approaches.

The role includes supervising OT Assistants, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with physicians and the care team to optimize outcomes in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines.
• Professionalism and punctuality required.
• HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for recovery.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with specific, measurable goals.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Document patient conditions and progress through accurate records.
• Supervise and mentor OT Assistants; coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills

Supervise OT Assistants

Geriatric care experience

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-focused care

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