What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist OT PRN position at NHC HomeCare Cookeville?
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Occupational Therapist (OT) for NHC HomeCare Cookeville
NHC HomeCare Cookeville is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our 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:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Must be 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.
Position Highlights:
- 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.
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.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-cookeville/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/homecare-cookeville/)
We look forward to talking with you!!
EOE
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Home Health preferred but willing to train. Must have OP rehab experience
Skills
Preferred- Training - Therapy
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Dental Insurance