Occupational Therapist: Patient-Centered Rehab Leader

Ascension Living; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP & counseling

Parental leave

Legal & pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension Living in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patient capacity for independent living, design comprehensive treatment plans, and support safe discharge planning.

This full-time, day schedule role offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, oversight of COTAs and therapy technicians, and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's or Doctorate degree preferred.
• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Care Plan Design: Evaluates patient capacity for safe, independent living skills and formulates comprehensive treatment plans detailing intervention types and frequencies.
• Intervention & Plan Management: Executes and adapts therapeutic plans using appropriate modalities, accurately documenting progress, monitoring outcomes, and consulting specialists as necessary.
• Education, Discharge & Supervision: Instructs patients and caregivers on deficits, adaptive equipment, and community resources while directing safe discharge planning and supervising COTAs and therapy technicians per regulatory standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate degree preferred

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Ascension Living in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patient capacity for independent living, design comprehensive treatment plans, and support safe discharge planning.

This full-time, day schedule role offers collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, oversight of COTAs and therapy technicians, and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization.