Entry-Level Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Discharge Planning

Baptist Memorial Health; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate patients, develop and implement a written plan of care, and provide treatments aligned with goals to restore function. The role includes documenting progress and participating in discharge planning and education for patients and families.

The OT will contribute to staff development, supervise clinical students and support staff, and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance health care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• OT licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. Reassesses patient's functional status.
• 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 of an accredited OT program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate patients, develop and implement a written plan of care, and provide treatments aligned with goals to restore function. The role includes documenting progress and participating in discharge planning and education for patients and families.

The OT will contribute to staff development, supervise clinical students and support staff, and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance health care delivery.