Occupational Therapist/ or COTA at Tennessee Quality Care – an Addus family company summary:

Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their Home Health Division in Shelby County, TN. The position involves providing personalized occupational therapy services as per physician's plans, developing treatment programs, and improving patient functionality through rehabilitative techniques. The organization values a caring culture and offers generous benefits, including a 401(k) match and flexible time off.

Tennessee Quality Care is looking for a Full-Time OT/ or COTA to join our fast-growing Home Health Division in Shelby County, TN Area

Immediate openings, generous time off package, mileage reimbursement, 401k match, plus more!

Tennessee Quality Care provides personalized medical care to help people live their best lives. We take care of patients recovering from surgery or illness, coping with a difficult health challenge, or seeking end-of-life care. We believe our calling is to offer every patient the same level of care we’d give to our own families. Come join our team of compassionate caregivers that deliver the highest quality care day in and day out.

Coverage area: Shelby County, TN area!

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides occupation therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals as needed.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with our policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with our policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredit­ed jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• At least Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist. (Preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
• Compiles and maintains current CPR certification.

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Occupational Therapy, COTA, Home Health, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Shelby County, Healthcare Jobs, Therapist, Medical Services, Healthcare Careers