Part-Time Occupational Therapist — Flexible, Impactful Care

Hope; Crieve Hall (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Therapeutic Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. The role offers per diem options with scheduling that can build to full time, focusing on empowering residents to maintain independence and safety.

The Occupational Therapist will assess activities of daily living, develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, and coordinate with therapy staff to deliver client-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
• Registered Occupational Therapist licensed by the state of Tennessee.
• Ability to train direct-care staff in the principles, practices, and procedures associated with OT services for clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team in preparing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans and therapeutic devices for assigned case load; provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to clients in individual and group settings.
• Assess clients’ performance in activities of daily living, sensory motor development and motor coordination activities by measuring clients’ developmental level, muscle strength, psycho-social abilities, and sensory integrative functions. Develop occupational therapy plan of treatment with short- and long-range goals based upon the assessment.
• Maintain records and written progress reports which include the type of therapy/treatment administered to clients and evaluations of the results; communicate and consult with other staff regarding client treatment and progress.
• Recommend, design, fabricate, and maintain equipment and therapeutic devices designed to meet the needs of clients requiring occupational therapy; attend staff meetings to discuss the needs and uses of adaptive equipment, wheelchair modifications, and splinting and positioning techniques. May adapt, construct, and make minor repairs to equipment.

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Hope Therapeutic Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. The role offers per diem options with scheduling that can build to full time, focusing on empowering residents to maintain independence and safety.

The Occupational Therapist will assess activities of daily living, develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, and coordinate with therapy staff to deliver client-centered care in a supportive environment.