Therapist-Occupational I PRN

Baptist; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kosciusko, Mississippi is seeking an Occupational Therapist. The role involves evaluating and assessing patients to establish treatment goals and providing care according to established plans. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited OT program and possess relevant certifications. Responsibilities include documenting care, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and planning for discharge, with opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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 and reassesses patient's functional status.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.

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

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