Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) $7500 SIGN ON BONUS

Life Care Center of Sparta•Sparta, TN

About The Position

The Registered Occupational Therapist provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The OT follows occupational treatment plans, establishes and modifies functional goals, oversees and evaluates care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students, and documents care accurately and promptly. The position works with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team to plan and provide patient care. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

NBCOT certified upon hire; certification renewal is optional thereafter.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (BSOT or MSOT).
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Demonstrate good body mechanics.
Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy care to patients upon physician referral and follow treatment plans, including activities of daily living.
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner, using therapy software accurately.
Coordinate with patients, families, support departments, and others to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform required competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and complete required compliance training.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.