Therapist-Occupational I PRN

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop plans of care, and promote restoration of functional abilities in the hospital setting.

You will communicate progress, plan discharges, supervise students and support staff as needed, and participate in hospital committees to improve care delivery.

Graduate of an accredited OT program required; BLS and advanced practice certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Proficient in documentation and compliance with policies.

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 education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Occupational Therapy

Job Description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired