Occupational Therapist

About the Role

Join a team that values creativity, compassion, and a truly positive spirit at Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Our facility features a comprehensive in-house therapy program, allowing Occupational Therapists to deliver personalized, resident-centered care in a supportive environment. You’ll collaborate with a friendly interdisciplinary team to help residents regain independence in daily activities, enhance safety, and improve overall quality of life. With strong leadership support and the freedom to design meaningful treatment plans, you’ll contribute to making a real difference in a warm, collaborative workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services, including screening, evaluation, and treatment of patients while maintaining positive interactions with facilities and clients.
• Develop and implement initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge planning, and case management responsibilities.
• Adhere to all applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational therapy practice.
• Optimize patient functionality by directing and overseeing occupational therapy services.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and billing in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Refer patients to occupational therapy assistants and provide consultation and clinical supervision.
• Directly supervise occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Participate in utilization review, care conferences, case management, and interdisciplinary team activities.
• Develop and enhance occupational therapy programs, techniques, and services to support quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and patient rights policies.
• Enhance clinical expertise through continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain valid state licensure and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Valid state Occupational Therapist license, where applicable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.