What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Semmes Murphey Clinic?
Description
Semmes Murphey Clinic is expanding our outpatient rehabilitation services team!
To continue carrying out our mission of providing the best care for patients suffering from neurological illness, we are adding an Occupational Therapist to our team. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients with neurological diagnoses, including post-stroke conditions and upper extremity impairments. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in neurological rehabilitation who have an interest in developing an occupational therapy program within a top multispecialty neurosurgery clinic. This opportunity will allow you to build something new, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and meet the needs of our diverse patient population.
This full-time position will play a key part in developing and expanding occupational therapy services at our main Memphis campus as well as our rehabilitation teams in Southaven and Arlington.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving functional independence, motor control, and quality of life
- Provide hands-on treatment emphasizing upper extremity rehabilitation, neuromuscular re-education, coordination, and ADL retraining
- Utilize evidence-based interventions for neuro recovery (e.g., task-specific training, constraint-induced movement therapy principles, neuromuscular facilitation techniques)
- Collaborate closely with physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety, and functional strategies
Requirements
Minimum:
- Completion of Occupational Therapy program from an accredited school
- Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of Tennessee
- Minimum one (1) year experience in neurological rehabilitation (outpatient preferred)
- Active BLS certification
Preferred:
- Experience in neurological populations, including stroke, brain injury, and neurodegenerative conditions
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Familiar with outcome measures for upper extremity function (e.g., Fugl-Meyer, DASH, Box and Block Test)
- Knowledge of splinting/orthotic intervention for upper extremity conditions
- Strong clinical reasoning and manual skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software
- Desire to seek new learning experiences and share knowledge with others
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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