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Williamson Health

Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist - PRN Days

Williamson Health, Whites Creek, Tennessee, United States, 37189

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Occupational Therapist - Certified Hand Therapist - PRN Days Whites Creek, TN, United States

Williamson Health

Summary

Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offering extensive women’s services, state‑of‑the‑art cardiology, advanced surgical technologies, award‑winning obstetrics/NICU, leading‑edge orthopedics, outpatient imaging, and comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for adults and children. Williamson Health also includes the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, Turner‑Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, provider practices, countywide EMS, Foundation, and joint ventures with Vanderbilt Health.

We are committed to empowering employees, fostering diversity, and upholding an inclusive environment. For more information, visit WilliamsonHealth.org.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Retirement Matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Aid

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

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for organizing and conducting occupational therapy interventions to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. The Occupational Therapist shall maintain professional and ethical standards, provide high‑quality, patient‑centric care, and apply current techniques and technologies cost‑effectively.

Position Requirements

Licensed by the State of Tennessee.

Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy.

Certified Hand Therapist.

BLS within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience: Patient Care Delivery.

Equipment and Skills Training: Standard patient care equipment, ability to work under pressure, function independently and flexibly, apply Occupational Therapy knowledge, and use Network Computer System, AT&T Language line.

Physical Environment: May be exposed to infectious and blood‑borne diseases, combative patients, and work in any hospital area where competency is demonstrated.

Physical Effort:

Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.

Prolonged walking.

Transferring patients and frequently walking with them.

Move supplies up to 50 lbs with moderate effort.

Manual dexterity and mobility.

Reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching.

Remove or replace supplies up to 25 lbs from above shoulder level.

Carry patients down three flights using stretchers or wheelchairs during evacuation.

Safely maneuver weight of patient.

Performance Standards

Initial and ongoing assessments of patient conditions and plans of care.

Develop treatment plans using interdisciplinary approach.

Apply therapeutic principles consistent with AOTA standards.

Progress patients through treatment levels effectively.

Patient and family discharge planning, education, home exercise programs.

Consult with staff for coordination of PT services.

Orient and train new team members.

Document patient care thoroughly.

Maintain work areas and appearance professionally.

Guide technicians and staff.

Participate in department improvement activities.

Manage time and caseloads effectively.

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