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LifePoint Health Occupational Therapist Acute - PRN in Gallatin, Tennessee
Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.
Reports to: Director - Rehab Services or Director - IRU
Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Drag Edit Delete
Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Drag Edit Delete
Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. Drag Edit Delete
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Drag Edit Delete
Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Drag Edit Delete
Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.
Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy - Required Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Certifications: BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Licenses: State of Tennessee Occupational Therapist licensure - Required
Job: *Occupational/Recreational Therapy
Organization: **
Title: Occupational Therapist Acute - PRN
Location: Tennessee-Gallatin
Requisition ID: 7457-11262