Occupational Therapist OT PRN
About the role
NHC HomeCare Cookeville is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their team. The Occupational Therapist supervises and participates in the implementation of occupational therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.
Qualifications
- A graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Licensed / registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
- Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
- Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
- Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.
Benefits
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is typically full-time, but may vary based on the needs of the department.
Pay
The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.