Therapist-Occupational I PRN

Baptist Memorial Health; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to evaluate and restore patient function in Kosciusko, MS. You will develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care, document progress, and support discharge planning in collaboration with the care team.

The role requires an ACOTE-accredited OT degree and active MS licensure or eligibility, with strong communication and computer skills for medical record documentation and care coordination.

Qualifications

• OT license required or eligible for Mississippi licensure.
• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Basic computer literacy and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using subjective and objective information.
• Develop a written plan of care to meet goals.
• Provide treatment per plan of care and document care.
• Document interventions in medical records.
• Reassess functional status and plan discharge.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Documentation

Discharge planning

Education

OT degree (ACOTE-accredited)

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

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.

Specifications

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