Occupational Therapist Part Time(3 days a week)

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is actively seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct care aligned with physician direction.

You will supervise OT Assistants, document patient progress, and educate patients and families on therapy methods while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and state registration.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Ability to supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Punctual, professional, and adheres to confidentiality and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and determine goals.
• Document patient conditions and progress notes.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Oversee OTAs and supervise staff.
• Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality.

Skills

Documentation writing

Clinical excellence

Patient service

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Leadership supervision

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/MOT/OTD)

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