Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care to patients via physician referrals in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards. The role requires active NBCOT certification, state licensure, and a Bachelor's or Master’s OT degree with CPR updated at hire.

New grads welcome. Responsibilities include following treatment plans, coordinating with OTAs and rehab staff, documenting care, and maintaining high professional standards

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire (renewal optional).
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT or MSOT).
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable state in good standing.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Liaisons with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, and procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors.
• Follow established policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism per Life Care Code of Conduct.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Education

BSOT/MSOT

NBCOT certification on hire

State licensure in good standing

1 year experience preferred

Job description

Position Summary

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 Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer