Occupational Therapist I: Restore Function & Discharge

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, establish functional, measurable goals, and implement a plan of care aimed at restoring independence and functional ability.

You will document interventions in the medical record, assist with discharge planning, and collaborate with clinical staff, learners, and volunteers to support high-quality care and continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• 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 skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, establish functional, measurable goals, and implement a plan of care aimed at restoring independence and functional ability.

You will document interventions in the medical record, assist with discharge planning, and collaborate with clinical staff, learners, and volunteers to support high-quality care and continuous performance improvement.