Therapist-Occupational I PRN

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to evaluate and assess patients, establish functional goals, and provide tailored treatment plans. This role emphasizes the importance of patient care and includes responsibilities such as discharge planning and documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in occupational therapy principles, be committed to patient education, and demonstrate leadership in improving healthcare delivery. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can truly make a difference in patients' lives and contribute to their healing journey.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program is required.
• Basic computer literacy skills are necessary for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients to establish functional goals.
• Develop and document a written plan of care.
• Participate in activities to improve health care delivery.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Documentation

Discharge Planning

Basic Computer Literacy

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