Occupational Therapy Assistant: Patient Care & Discharge

Baptist; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Kosciusko, MS seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic occupational therapy interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. You will apply a written plan of care to meet goals, assist in discharge planning, and document progress per licensure and department policies.

You may supervise students and support staff, while providing compassionate care and contributing to ongoing health care delivery improvements.

Qualifications

• Computer Literacy.
• Basic Skills.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
• 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

Computer Literacy

Basic Skills

Job description

Baptist in Kosciusko, MS seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic occupational therapy interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. You will apply a written plan of care to meet goals, assist in discharge planning, and document progress per licensure and department policies.

You may supervise students and support staff, while providing compassionate care and contributing to ongoing health care delivery improvements.