Occupational Therapist (OTR) (OTR/L) (PRN)

18 days ago

Jackson, TennesseePer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Links Healthcare as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Skilled Nursing in United States. West Tennessee Post-Acute, located in Jackson, TN, is a skilled nursing facility with 67 Medicare-certified beds. It has been CMS-certified since 1986 and offers transitional care services aimed at helping patients recover after hospital stays.

Key Responsibilities

develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.

provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard t.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy.

Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.

Full knowledge of resident’s rights.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Links Healthcare as a Occupational Therapist – PRN, Skilled Nursing.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationRehabilitationMedicare complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacyClinical assessmentSafety protocolsElectronic medical recordsFamily educationQuality assuranceIn-service trainingState licensure

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Links Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Jackson, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Documentation, Rehabilitation, Medicare compliance, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing direct therapeutic care to improve functional outcomes. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, and educate staff and families on rehabilitatio...

Benefits package: Paid Sick Leave, PTO, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Healthcare Insurance, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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