occupational therapist - Franklin, TN, United States - Williamson Health

Description

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.

Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded.

We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community.

We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

o Medical, Dental, Vision
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for organizing and conducting occupational therapy interventions in the organization to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part.

The Occupational Therapist shall be responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of the full scope of Occupational Therapy services.

The Occupational Therapist will provide the highest quality healthcare with compassion, patient centric vision, knowledge of current and emerging techniques and technologies, and cost effectiveness.

Formal Education / Training:
Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy


Equipment and Skills Training:
Standard patient care equipment for services provided.

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic Occupational Therapy knowledge to a variety of settings.

Equipment:
Network Computer System, AT&T Language line.

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.

Will be expected, as directed by supervisor, to provide services for any area in the hospital in which the employee demonstrates competency.

Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
# Frequently moves supplies and equipment requiring moderate physical effort (lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.).
# Occasionally removes or replaces supplies or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

# Develops and establishes treatment plans based on standards of practice using an interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and staff.
# Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices consistent with standards established by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
# Performs patient and family discharge planning including provision of accurate and pertinent education, establishment of home exercise programs, and submission of appropriate discharge recommendations.
# Consults with other staff members to coordinate physical therapy services.
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