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Hughston lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in lebanon, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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