Occupational Therapist I — Rehab & Discharge Planning

Baptist Memorial Health; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and restore patient function in Kosciusko, MS. You will develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care, document progress, and support discharge planning in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires an ACOTE-accredited OT degree and active MS licensure or eligibility, with strong communication and computer skills for medical record documentation and care coordination.

Qualifications

• OT license required or eligible for Mississippi licensure.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Basic computer literacy and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using subjective and objective information.
• Develop a written plan of care to meet goals.
• Provide treatment per plan of care and document care.
• Document interventions in medical records.
• Reassess functional status and plan discharge.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Documentation

Discharge planning

Education

OT degree (ACOTE-accredited)

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and restore patient function in Kosciusko, MS. You will develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care, document progress, and support discharge planning in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires an ACOTE-accredited OT degree and active MS licensure or eligibility, with strong communication and computer skills for medical record documentation and care coordination.