Occupational Therapist Assistant

Legacy Healthcare Services

. Create rapport and positive working relationships with key facility personnel and fellow Legacy employees .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical program development and patient assessment, with a strong focus on managing therapy programming and staff coordination in a long-term care environment. Proven ability to maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards while fostering positive relationships among multidisciplinary teams.

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Clinical Program DevelopmentPatient AssessmentStaff CoordinationLong-Term Care ExperienceLicensed Physical Therapist

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Hard Skills

Clinical Service DeliveryPatient SchedulingOutcomes ReportingTherapy ProgrammingCaseload Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

CliniFaxScheduling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Physical TherapistLicensed Occupational TherapistCertified Occupational Therapy AssistantLicensed Speech Language Pathologist

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CareSenior LivingRehabilitationClinical StandardsFederal Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create rapport and positive working relationships with key facility personnel and fellow Legacy employees
Oversee internal marketing efforts and communicate Legacy’s programs and offerings to community leaders
Manage site productivity and make necessary changes to achieve budget
Maintain a caseload that assists the rehab department in meeting standards
Assess patient needs and develop clinical programs appropriate for the facility census
Direct and train others in clinical service delivery across disciplines
Coordinate the rehab department daily with facility staff to plan and implement therapy programming
Participate in clinical outcomes reporting and share results with the customer
Manage staff schedules to meet caseload requirements and use scheduling tools for patient schedules
Manage CliniFax and physician signatures on therapy plans of care
Maintain team relationships and open communication among rehab staff, facility staff, and Legacy corporate personnel
Assist with staff orientation and training to meet company, state, and federal standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clinical background as a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Speech Language Pathologies (SLP)
Three to five years’ experience in long-term care (LTC) or senior living
Some prior supervisory experience preferred but not required
Minimum of a degree from accredited college or university or equivalent experience (i.e., degree in PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP)
Licensed and registered (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP) in state where assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

Desirable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements
401(k)
Medical/dental/vision/prescription/pet insurance
Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and buyout options at year’s end
Company-paid group life
Flex spending account
Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Licensure reimbursement
Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees
Career advancement opportunities