Occupational Therapist

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Facility: Alexian PACEDepartment: Occupational Therapy

Schedule

Day | Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Care Plan Design: Evaluates patient capacity for safe, independent living skills and formulates comprehensive treatment plans detailing intervention types and frequencies.
• Intervention & Plan Management: Executes and adapts therapeutic plans using appropriate modalities, accurately documenting progress, monitoring outcomes, and consulting specialists as necessary.
• Education, Discharge & Supervision: Instructs patients and caregivers on deficits, adaptive equipment, and community resources while directing safe discharge planning and supervising COTAs and therapy technicians per regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
• Work Experience: None required.
• Additional Preference: Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

About Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.