Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to join its team in a continuing care setting. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans, document progress, and coordinate with families and the care team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires an accredited OT degree, active license/registration, and ability to supervise OT Assistants. Experience in geriatric care and strong documentation skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and be registered to practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehab needs.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals.
• Document patient condition and progress, including notes and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.

Skills

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

Tools

EMR systems

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