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