Occupational Therapist I — Rehab & Discharge

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR, seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop and implement plans of care, and plan for discharge while coordinating with families and other staff. The role includes documenting progress, supervising clinical students, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives within the hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited OT degree, complete required licensure, and complete any advanced

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Basic computer literacy required.

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 and reassesses patient’s functional status.
• Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress to patient and family.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR, seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop and implement plans of care, and plan for discharge while coordinating with families and other staff. The role includes documenting progress, supervising clinical students, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives within the hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited OT degree, complete required licensure, and complete any advanced