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National HealthCare Corporation

Occupational Therapist

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$83,275 / year median in Tennessee

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) for NHC HomeCare Knoxville "A different kind of care that ensures you're surrounded by people who make a difference in your life." NHC HomeCare Knoxville 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. Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements 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-knoxville/ We look forward to talking with you!! EOE