Occupational Therapy Assistant — Patient Care & Discharge Planning

Baptist Memorial Health; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision in a structured plan of care at our Mississippi facility.

The role involves treatment, discharge planning, and collaboration with staff and students while maintaining licensure requirements. The OTA will provide progress reporting and assist with care coordination.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Licensed OTA in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist.
• Provides discharge planning information, education, follow-up, and referrals to community resources.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Basic skills

Education

Licensed OTA in state of practice

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision in a structured plan of care at our Mississippi facility.

The role involves treatment, discharge planning, and collaboration with staff and students while maintaining licensure requirements. The OTA will provide progress reporting and assist with care coordination.