Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Nashville (Home location Lebanon, TN. with travel to Stonecrest (Smyrna,TN if needed)

Department:

HCO

Location:

Lebanon, TN

Occupational Therapist - Nashville (Home location Lebanon, TN. with travel to Stonecrest (Smyrna,TN if needed)

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

POSITION GOAL To perform occupational therapy/hand therapy treatments, evaluations and related services established by state law.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and administers occupational therapy (OT) treatments for patients referred by qualified physicians.
• Observe and become aware of progress of patient, discuss with physician as necessary.
• Record progress notes on a daily basis.
• Instruct patients in home exercise programs and provide written instructions as appropriate.
• Fabricate splints, braces, hand and wrist covers. Etc…to support hand therapy treatments as required.
• Provide for a comfortable, orderly, clean and safe clinic environment.
• Comply with all national and state guidelines as required by law.
• Provide effective and ethical intervention to promote healing and restore function.
• Participates in educational opportunities to maintain licensure and facilitate the highest standard of practice.
• Assign work to and instruct Rehab Aides
• Communicate progress, both written and verbal to patient, physicians and lead therapist as necessary

HUGHSTON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
• Promote The Hughston Clinic’s role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
• Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THC’s ethical and compliance principals in his/her daily activities.
• Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation.
• Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks
• Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Essential Functions: Lift and carry 50 pounds, move patients and equipment
• Marginal Functions:.Reach for and manipulate equipment and patient, visual acuity, hearing and speaking
• Accommodations: Standard hand clinic equipment provided
• Environmental Factors: General medical hospital environment OSHA Category: I

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred. Two (2) years previous OT experience preferred. Splinting and wound care experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational therapy required
• Special Qualifications: Must have current Occupational Therapy license, State Modalities certification preferred. Current BLS certification required