Occupational Therapy OT

Highlands-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Normal (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Annual Reviews

PTO and Holiday Pay

401K

Job summary

Highlands Health and Rehab in Tennessee is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in the facility to ensure the highest quality resident care.

The role includes conducting screenings, evaluating residents, developing and implementing treatment plans, coordinating with families and the interdisciplinary team, scheduling therapy sessions, and supervising COTA while ensuring proper documentation and reimbursement practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active TN Occupational Therapy license.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine the best intervention or treatment for each patient.
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to effectively treat patients.
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

TN Occupational Therapy license

Job description

Highlands Health and Rehab is hiring for an Occupational Therapist OT to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Status: Full-Time with flexible scheduling or Per Diem/PRN

Job Functions:

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• MUST have an Active TN Occupational Therapy license
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Become a part of a Team that enthusiastically supports, recognizes and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care. We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Annual Reviews
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Rewards
• Continual Education Programs
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• 401K
• Career Growth Development
• Low staff to patient ratios
• Employee Referral Program
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• and much more!

Highlands Health and Rehabis committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We're an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.