Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Job Posting

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
• 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

Preferred/Desired

Training:

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills:

Minimum Required:

• Basic Skills. Computer Literacy

Preferred/Desired

Licensure:

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

Minimum Required:

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date; Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

Mississippi Baptist Health Systems