Therapist-Occupational PRN I

Baptist; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and contribute to discharge planning within a hospital setting. The role involves documenting care, reassessing patient progress, and supporting staff and students as needed.

The position may include supervising clinical students and support staff, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient-centered rehabilitation and collaboration with hospital teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Basic computer literacy.
• OT licensure required within licensure rules.
• 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 functional status.
• Provides discharge planning information including education, follow-up, and referrals.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited OT program

OT licensure

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

Minimum Required

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE