Occupational Therapist

Overview Be part of something new! We are immediately hiring for a position supporting the development of our brand-new Georgia hospital, with a planned go-live date of December 2025. This opportunity includes comprehensive training and orientation at our established CHI facilities in Tennessee and Georgia. CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI, CMS, Healthgrades, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Responsibilities Work with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, and others to evaluate new patients and recommend a plan of care. Provide treatments to patients focusing on increasing range of motion, strengthening, and maintaining balance during daily activities. Recommend adaptive equipment and customize it as needed. Perform re-evaluation assessments to update progress, status changes, etc. Document all evaluations, treatments, and any changes to the treatment plan. Seek help when needed; provide support when others request it - this can include assistance with tasks, advice, mentoring, or help to obtain additional specialty certifications if you’re interested. Maintain a friendly and upbeat attitude to motivate our patients to do their best. Qualifications Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapist program per American Occupational Therapy Association. Certified under the statutes of the state of GA for Occupational Therapy. Must maintain current credential requirements. Georgia license required, TN state license preferred. Current AHA BLS. All modalities utilized within the therapy department. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in occupational therapy for the evaluation and treatment of various patient populations in acute and outpatient settings, as well as knowledge of potential hazards and necessary precautionary measures. May enter secured medication rooms to deliver or to access supplies and equipment necessary to carry out core job functions. Pay Range $32.30 - $48.05 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr