Assistant-Occupational Therapy

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic services under supervision. This role involves providing treatment, participating in discharge planning, and contributing to staff education while ensuring the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate must be licensed in Tennessee and possess basic occupational therapy skills, along with BLS certification. Join us in improving health care delivery within our community.

Qualifications

• License as Occupational Therapy Assistant in Tennessee is required.
• Basic skills in occupational therapy practices.
• BLS certification needed within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy services under direct supervision.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Contribute to staff and student development.

Skills

Basic Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS certification

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, including 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

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice; BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.