Occupational Therapist
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- Location: Chattanooga, TN
- Facility: Alexian PACE
- Department: Occupational Therapy
- Schedule: Day | Full-Time
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- Assessment & Care Plan Design: Evaluates patient capacity for safe, independent living skills and formulates comprehensive treatment plans detailing intervention types and frequencies.
- Intervention & Plan Management: Executes and adapts therapeutic plans using appropriate modalities, accurately documenting progress, monitoring outcomes, and consulting specialists as necessary.
- Education, Discharge & Supervision: Instructs patients and caregivers on deficits, adaptive equipment, and community resources while directing safe discharge planning and supervising COTAs and therapy technicians per regulatory standards.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
Work Experience
- None required.
Additional Preference
- Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy