Entry-Level Occupational Therapist: Shape Recovery & Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans that promote functional restoration. The role includes discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with staff, students, and volunteers to improve care delivery.

The position emphasizes leadership support and participation in hospital committees while maintaining compliance with licensure requirements and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• OT licensure required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Basic computer literacy.

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 Care Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans that promote functional restoration. The role includes discharge planning, documentation, and collaboration with staff, students, and volunteers to improve care delivery.

The position emphasizes leadership support and participation in hospital committees while maintaining compliance with licensure requirements and departmental policies.