Occupational Therapist I
Baptist Memorial
Overview
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
+ #N/A
Minimum Required
+ Entry level
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
+ Graduate of an accredited OT program.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
+ Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
+ Basic computer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
+ OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
REQNUMBER: 30651
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