Therapist-Occupational I PRN

Baptist; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Southaven is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide care according to established goals. You will be responsible for documenting progress, reassessing functional statuses, and providing patient education. Candidates must be graduates of accredited OT programs and hold relevant licensure. The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating and assessing patients for functional goal setting.
• Ability to develop and implement a written plan of care.
• Knowledge of documentation in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients based on subjective and objective information.
• Develop a written plan of care for patients.
• Provide treatment according to established goals.
• Document interventions in patient's medical record.
• Reassess patient's functional status and plan discharge.

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