Occupational Therapist; OT PRN

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Location:

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, Acute Rehabilitation unit, Sumner, Tennessee (PrN – as needed).

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care of patients being treated by Certified OT Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and OT students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume duties of supervisor in absence of that individual.
• Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate OT interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional OT practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect, accomplishment of short- and long-term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. Population adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive Pay Rates.
• Superior Quality Patient Outcomes.
• Supportive Leadership and Culture.

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Tennessee.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum.

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