Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Southaven, Mississippi is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist. You will be responsible for providing treatment, participating in discharge planning, and ensuring effective communication concerning patient progress.

The ideal candidate will have a license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and BLS certification. This position offers opportunities to improve healthcare delivery and contribute to the development of students and support staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer Literacy

Basic Skills

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS certification

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

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.