Paxxon Healthcare Services·Hendersonville, Tennessee
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients to restore function and improve daily living skills. Responsibilities include implementing treatment models, recommending adaptive equipment, and educating caregivers.
Description Paxxon Healthcare Services, is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care.
An Occupational Therapist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize occupational modalities, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and/or rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to relieve pain and/or restore function.
Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use Guide and educate family members and caregivers Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short term treatment goals Collect data and document processes followed Regularly follow-up client SKILLS Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession Professional behavior Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Benefits: 401K Referral Bonus Policy Flexible schedule
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Occupational therapists must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS Occupational therapists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy.
Market context
Occupational Therapist roles in Tennessee are typically driven by steady demand in schools, hospitals, rehab settings, and outpatient care, where providers need clinicians who can support functional independence and daily living goals. Competition is often strongest for candidates with an OT degree, a current Tennessee license or clear path to obtain one, plus strong clinical, interpersonal, fiscal, and computer skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant patient populations, documentation experience, and licensure status.
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