Registered Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Patient Care

Life Care Centers of America; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Life Care Centers of America in Tennessee seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care to patients upon physician referral, following all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include establishing and adjusting realistic goals, supervising OTAs and rehab aides, documenting timely charting, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal is optional
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• 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
• 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

Education

NBCOT certification

BSOT or MSOT

State license/registration

CPR certification

Job description

The Life Care Centers of America in Tennessee seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care to patients upon physician referral, following all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include establishing and adjusting realistic goals, supervising OTAs and rehab aides, documenting timely charting, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.