Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Southaven, Mississippi is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapy under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The role includes planning discharge procedures, reporting patient progress, and contributing to staff development.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state and must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hiring. Join a dedicated team focused on improving healthcare delivery in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• BLS certification must be completed within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic skills

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS certification

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.

Qualifications

• Basic skills, computer literacy.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.