Therapist-Occupational I PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Columbus, MS seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, establish functional goals, and contribute to discharge planning. You will document progress and adjust care as needed in accordance with the written plan of care.

The position may involve supervising clinical students and support staff, enhancing performance improvement efforts, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to promote health and healing within the hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• OT;BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients based on information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to plan of care.
• Documents interventions in the patient’s medical record.
• Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care and reassesses status.
• Provides discharge planning information including education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to staff and student development and activities to improve care.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

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.

Overview

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.

Training

Preferred/Desired

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE