SR OCC THERAPIST

Senior Occupational TherapistFull Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day ShiftMethodist Overview:Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.Position Summary:Under general supervision; plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for occupational therapy patients. Responsible for additional job responsibilities which may include: program development, clinical coordination of students, scheduling of supportive staff and coordinating continuing education requirements.Independent clinical practice - including evaluation and specialized treatment of patientsPerforms patient evaluations (initial, progress, and discharge evaluations), establishes treatment plans, makes recommendations, and sets goals in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice.Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratiosInvolves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served.Serves as a resource person for staff on an ongoing basis.Provides 4 hours education/mentorship time per year. This includes:Peer counseling/MentorshipCommunity lectures/VolunteerIn-services/Case studiesParticipates in development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care and evidence based This includes:Evidence based practice protocolsClinical outcomes analysis and communication to teamNew policy developmentQI/QAMaintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.Meets established target for:Quality/outcome measuresService/patient satisfaction measuresFinancial/productivity measuresGrowth/patients-per-day measuresDemonstrates leadership including but not limited to:Participates in development and implementation of new and current programs.Participates in training, orientation and supervision of support staffParticipates in orientation of new licensed staffActs as Clinical Instructor for at least one student per year as available.Participates in peer evaluations for competency assessment.Assists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant HealthParticipates in professional organization/meetings (TOTA, AOTA)Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc.Complete partnering activities per established targets per month.Physician office visitsCommunity lectures/volunteerCase Manager visits/marketingRemains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods, at times under stress. Maintains adaptability, flexibility, initiative, persistence, and efficiency of time management and action.Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Provides safe, efficient, competent care to population assigned. Meets MMC Environment of Care Standards.Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of experience with at least one (1) year experience in the specialty area. CPR required. Pediatric Occupational Therapist background in Sensory Integration perferred.Licensure Requirement Current Tennessee Occupational Therapy license

Created: 2026-02-26