Assistant-Occupational Therapy
Memphis, TN - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
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.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice; BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.