Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision in a structured plan of care at our Mississippi facility.

The role involves treatment, discharge planning, and collaboration with staff and students while maintaining licensure requirements. The OTA will provide progress reporting and assist with care coordination.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Licensed OTA in state of practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy

Basic skills

Education

Licensed OTA in state of practice

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

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

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.