Travel Occupational Therapist
Nashville, TN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

TN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, administer, direct, and supervise occupational therapy treatment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines
• Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with other team members to provide optimal patient care
• Coordinate discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient/family education, and adaptive equipment issuance and training
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques; assist with new staff orientation
• Complete all required documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with department policy and within defined timeframes

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to applicable federal, state, and local OT practice standards and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete progress notes and clinical records within required timeframes
• Commitment to patient and employee safety practices, including safe patient handling and infection control protocols

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience supervising COTAs, OT students, or other clinical staff
• Experience with interdisciplinary team collaboration and participation in care conferences
• Background in discharge planning, including adaptive equipment recommendations and caregiver training

Why Join Us

• Join a team that prioritizes patient safety, quality of care, and a collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through comprehensive, patient-centered occupational therapy services