Part-Time Geriatric Occupational Therapist

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. The incumbent will evaluate patients, design individualized rehab plans, and coordinate care with physicians and other disciplines.

You will document patient progress, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensure compliance with regulations, and educate patients and families about therapy methods to maximize functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Documentation writing competence.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documents.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered treatment.
• Exceptional patient service skills and clinical excellence.
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism.
• Perform duties as directed by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Set realistic goals and document patient condition.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.

Education

Accredited OT program graduate

Job description

The Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. The incumbent will evaluate patients, design individualized rehab plans, and coordinate care with physicians and other disciplines.

You will document patient progress, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensure compliance with regulations, and educate patients and families about therapy methods to maximize functional outcomes.