Links Healthcare·Jackson, Tennessee
The Occupational Therapist directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and goal setting. They serve as a patient advocate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal functional outcomes.
Northbrooke Post-Acute, a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is located in Jackson, Tennessee servicing patients with wound care, rehabilitation and skilled services. Our focus is to provide the utmost quality of care to all of our patients while maintaining a compliant and welcoming environment. We are a passionate team who truly care for the well-being of our residents, family members and staff.
The Occupational Therapist role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.
Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems
Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.
Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
Confers with Program Specialists and supervisors to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.
For Full Time,
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
401(k) retirement savings.
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Paid orientation and training programs.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Offering for a PRN and possibly a full time role opportunity!
Candidates must maintain appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing. The role requires the ability to manage documentation, use EMR systems, and provide educational training to staff and patients.
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.
