Job Description

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