Occupational Therapist (OT)

About the job

02168 Occupational Therapist

Provides occupational therapy services to patients needing to develop, recover and maintain occupational skills.

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation Services

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Required

License: KY State Licensure for Occupational Therapy

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.

Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Non-Essential Functions

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 353614
• Job Category: Specialized Services
• Posting Date: 2026-09-22
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN, 37303, US ()
• FTE: 0.9 - 72 hr/pp (Full Time)
• Career Site Category: Therapy
• Position Type: Primary
• Facility Name: Starr Regional Medical Center