Therapist-Occupational I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Covington, Tennessee is seeking an Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and document progress. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing educational support for patients and families, and improving care delivery. Applicants must graduate from an accredited OT program and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This role is pivotal in facilitating patient health and restoration of functional abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have OT licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice preferred.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

Job description

Overview

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