AI summary
Occupational Therapist role evaluating and treating patients to restore functional abilities, set measurable goals, and deliver care to a written plan. Baptist Memorial Health is a hospital-based healthcare provider, and the standout aspect is the opportunity to contribute to staff/student development and performance improvement initiatives.
Key skills
Occupational therapy evaluation and assessmentPlan of care developmentPatient treatment interventions (OT)Clinical documentation in medical recordsDischarge planning and patient/family educationBLS certification (within 14 days of hire)OT licensureBasic computer literacySupervision of students/support staffPerformance improvement participation
Salary not listed — comparable entry-level hospital Occupational Therapist roles in Mississippi typically pay about $60k–$80k.
You'll thrive here if you’re a licensed OT who enjoys goal-driven patient rehab, strong documentation, and collaborating on discharge planning and service improvement.
Why apply
- Supervise students and support staff
- Participate in hospital committees
- Performance improvement ambassador role
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