Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. The position supports discharge planning and communicates progress in accordance with licensure and departmental policies.

The role may involve supervising students and staff, and requires current OT assistant licensure, basic computer literacy, and timely BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.
• Basic skills required.
• Entry-level experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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

• Entry level.

Education

• See licensure.

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