OT Occupational Therapist

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston seeks an Occupational Therapist (OT) for their McMinnville location. The OT will coordinate services, supervise staff, and evaluate treatment plans for patients with physical disabilities.

The ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program and be registered in Tennessee. Strong leadership and patient evaluation skills are essential for this role.

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Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy.
• Must be registered in the state of practice.
• Active membership in State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides OT services as per physician's orders.
• Instructs staff in delegated functions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Supervisory skills

Patient evaluation

Education

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program

Job description

Overview

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

Occupational Therapist for NHC HomeCare McMinnville

NHC HomeCare McMinnville is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement, challenge, innovation, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners to the health of our patients and the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC\'s values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and learn more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-mcminnville/

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