Occupational Therapist

Business Unit BMH North Mississippi Hospital Department Occupational Therapy 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 Experience 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment. Education 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr