Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic OT interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist, following a written plan of care to meet goals. You will participate in discharge planning, communicate progress, and prepare reports as required.

The role may involve supervising clinical students and support staff, and providing a caring, healing-centered approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Licensed OTA in state of practice

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills. Computer Literacy

Licensure

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

Minimum Required

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