Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Job Summary

Provides occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee
• Current demonstrated success in an acute care hospital or inpatient rehabilitation setting required
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and ability to manage medically complex patient populations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient-centered care skills

Technical Capabilities

• Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Novice)
• Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice)
• Rehab Therapist Patient Education (Novice)

Core Capabilities

• Serving Others with Compassion
• Solving Complex Problems
• Offering Meaningful Advice and Support
• Performing Excellent Work
• Ensuring Continuous Improvement
• Fulfilling Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Managing Resources Effectively
• Generating New Ideas
• Applying Technology
• Adapting to Change