Assistant-Occupational Therapist I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an entry level Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision in Columbus, MS. You will participate in discharge planning, educate patients and families, and help with progress notes and reports in line with licensure and departmental policies.

Responsibilities include assisting in care delivery, contributing to staff and student development, and supporting health care delivery improvements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure in Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.
• Entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist.
• Provides discharge planning information, including education, follow-up, and referrals to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Basic skills

Education

See licensure

Job description

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
• Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

• Entry level.

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Education

• See licensure.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date