Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Geriatric Care (FT/PRN)

Bethany Center For Rehabilitation and Healing; Lakewood (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join a growing care team. You will assess patients, develop and administer treatment programs, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families about therapy methods under physician direction.

Responsibilities include supervising OT Assistants, collaborating with all disciplines, and maintaining high standards of patient service while complying with HIPAA and residents' rights.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid OT license and registration for the state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Performs evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professional conduct expected.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA restrictions and residents' rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and capacity.
• Provide direct patient care and develop treatment programs with goals.
• Set realistic goals and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and home programs.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

The Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join a growing care team. You will assess patients, develop and administer treatment programs, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families about therapy methods under physician direction.

Responsibilities include supervising OT Assistants, collaborating with all disciplines, and maintaining high standards of patient service while complying with HIPAA and residents' rights.