Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Center of Centerville; Centerville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care in OT to patients per physician referrals. The role requires NBCOT certification on hire, active state licensure, and CPR certification maintained throughout employment.

New grads are welcome; one year of experience preferred. The OT will collaborate with patients, families, and care teams, ensuring safety, proper documentation, and adherence to Life Care standards.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT or MSOT).
• Active state licensure with good standing.
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• CPR certification upon hire and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Liaisons with patients, families, and support departments to plan patient needs.
• Follow/maintain body mechanics and safety practices.
• Make independent decisions when warranted by circumstances.
• Understand and follow laws, regulations, and Life Care standards in post-acute care.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, and policies.
• Provide OT services per established treatment plans and patient goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with staff and vendors.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism

Education

NBCOT certification upon hire

State licensure (active)

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language