Occupational Therapist
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AdamsPlace
Dickson, TN, US
Summary
The Occupational Therapist supervises and implements therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases. They are responsible for evaluating, planning, and supervising treatment programs while coordinating services with the referring physician.
Job Description
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
Occupational Therapist (OT) for NHC HomeCare Dickson
NHC HomeCare Dickson 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.
Benefits:
Competitive Wages, Insurance, 401K Match, Dental, Vision (All Optional), Fun, Fast Paced Work Environment
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.
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-dickson/
We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing 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.
Founded
1971
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) has been providing the best in senior care for over 50 years. At NHC, we believe that care should respect the individual, promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. We believe in celebrating life every day at our centers.
In NHC communities, we currently operate 80 skilled nursing centers, 26 assisted living communities, 3 behavioral health hospitals, 9 retirement communities, 30 hospice agencies, and 34 homecare agencies. Other services include memory care, senior care pharmacies, hospital, rehabilitation services and management and accounting services to third parties.
NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal has always been to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the wellbeing 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.
Founded
1971
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Murfreesboro, Tennessee