Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Tennessee Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum two years of Occupational Therapy experience
• At least one year of recent Adult Acute Care experience
• Bachelor's: Occupational Therapy (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of Adult Acute Care experience in a Level I Trauma Center
• Experience treating medically complex, surgical, ICU, transplant, and progressive care patient populations
• Experience with discharge planning, ADL retraining, cognitive assessment, and functional mobility interventions

Responsibilities

• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.
• Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
• Develops individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence and safe discharge.
• Provides ADL retraining, cognitive assessment, upper extremity intervention, and patient/family education.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams regarding equipment recommendations and discharge planning.
• Documents clinical findings and treatment recommendations in the electronic medical record.
• Productivity expectations vary based on patient complexity, acuity, and clinical needs. Therapists are expected to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting efficient patient throughput and discharge planning.

Benefits

• health
• disability
• retirement
• wellness offerings