Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You will participate in discharge planning, patient education, and community referrals while supporting staff and students in clinical settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration within the care team, adherence to licensure requirements, and ongoing contributions to patient progress and care quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date; Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

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

Basic computer literacy

Education

Graduate from an accredited COTA program

Job description

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

Education

graduate from an accredited COTA program

Special Skills

• Basic Skills. Computer Literacy

Licensure

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