Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Gray (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Gray, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab services to patients referred by physicians, in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires NBCOT certification on hire, active state licensure, and completion of an accredited OT program. Experience is preferred but new grads are welcome; CPR certification is required by orientation and maintained during employment, with strong teamwork and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire.
• Active state license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT or MSOT).
• CPR certification upon hire and maintained during employment.
• New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement occupational therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely goals.
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
• Maintain accurate charting in a timely manner.
• Utilize therapy software effectively and accurately.
• Communicate professionally within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

NBCOT Certification

Active State License

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email Communication

Education

BSOT or MSOT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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's Code of Conductand completes mandatory Code 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