Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Geriatrics Expert

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

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Forest Hills, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with other disciplines, ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and educate patients and families about therapy approaches.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license/registration for the state of practice.
• Experience supervising OTAs preferred.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and clinical writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and develop treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and set goals based on capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient conditions and progress; record discharge notes.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; professional conduct.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

OT license

Supervising OTAs

Geriatric care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient service

Education

OT degree

Job description

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Forest Hills, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. You will assess referred patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with other disciplines, ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and educate patients and families about therapy approaches.