Description

Description

A career at Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital, a 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Knoxville area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits

Tuition assistance/reimbursementExpansive benefit package including PTO, 401K + match, insurance coverage.Professional development and advancement opportunitiesStrong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunitiesLow nurse-to-patient ratiosSuperior quality patient outcomesSupportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role:

Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needsIs aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictionsProvides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice ActObserves treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if neededCommunicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/LOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantPrevious experience in the care of patients preferredCurrent BLS/CPR

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.