Assistant-Occupational Therapy

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. You will participate in discharge planning, educate patients and families, and support students and staff within a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to licensure standards, and contributing to overall patient health and healing through compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Licensed OTA in state of practice; BLS within 14 days of hire.
• Basic clinical and therapeutic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist.
• Discharge planning information including patient education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic Skills

Education

Licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS certification within 14 days

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

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