Occupational Therapist

• 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