Therapist-Occupational I

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jonesboro is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and assess patients and develop treatment plans aimed at restoring functional abilities. The role requires a graduate from an accredited OT program and involves providing leadership, documenting care, and contributing to staff development. Entry-level applicants are welcome. Licensure as an OT and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are necessary. This position is essential in facilitating patient health and healing.

Qualifications

• Entry level position, suitable for recent graduates.
• OT licensure and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develop a written plan of care.
• Provide treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Document interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluate effectiveness of plan of care and reassess patient's functional status.
• Provide discharge planning information, including education and referrals.
• Contribute to the development of staff and students.
• Participate in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Job description

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A
• Entry level

Education

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Training

• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

• OT; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE