Assistant-Occupational Therapy

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic OT under supervision, following a written plan of care to meet goals. You will participate in discharge planning and communicate progress per licensure and policies.

The role involves supervising students and support staff, contributing to health care delivery, and performing duties as assigned. Requires state licensure and BLS within 14 days.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Computer literacy and basic clinical documentation.

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.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Basic Skills

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.

Overview

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

Experience

• #N/A

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Licensure

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

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date