Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village•Old Hickory, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides direct rehabilitation care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This role requires participation in community health matters, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and effective liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs. The OT must demonstrate good body mechanics, make independent decisions, and be knowledgeable of the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities. They are responsible for implementing and interpreting departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and performing proficiently in all competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation. Maintaining professional working relationships, confidentiality, and adherence to company policies, including the Code of Conduct, are essential. The position also involves following occupational treatment plans, establishing and modifying patient goals, overseeing care provided by other therapy staff and students, charting appropriately, utilizing therapy software accurately, exhibiting excellent customer service, assisting in patient evacuation, demonstrating dependable attendance, and utilizing concentration, reasoning, and good judgment. Effective communication and productive functioning within an interdisciplinary team are also key requirements, along with the ability to perform various physical movements as needed.

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.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral.
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.
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
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.