Therapist-Occupational I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Covington, Tennessee is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate and assess patients, develop treatment plans, and provide care according to established goals. This role includes documenting interventions, participating in staff development, and contributing to healthcare improvement. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited OT program and hold necessary licensure. Strong computer literacy and the ability to educate patients and families are essential. The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to support patient health and recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Basic computer literacy skills required.
• OT licensure and 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 on the plan of care.
• Document interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the plan of care.
• Provide discharge planning information.
• Contribute to the development of staff and students.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

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.

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.

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