Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Discharge Specialist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Starkville, MS seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop functional goals, and discharge planning per plan of care. You may supervise students and support staff and contribute to performance improvement initiatives within the hospital.

Strong communication and documentation are essential. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited OT program, OT licensure, and basic computer literacy; BLS within 14 days of hire is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients and develops a plan of care.
• Measures progress and documents interventions in patient records.
• Provides treatment according to the plan of care to meet goals.
• Plans discharge, provides education to patient/family, and coordinates with resources.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

OT degree

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Starkville, MS seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop functional goals, and discharge planning per plan of care. You may supervise students and support staff and contribute to performance improvement initiatives within the hospital.

Strong communication and documentation are essential. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited OT program, OT licensure, and basic computer literacy; BLS within 14 days of hire is