Therapist-Occupational II

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.Requirements, Preferences and Experience Experience Minimum: 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.Licensure, Registration, Certification Minimum: OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRESpecial Skills Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills.Training Preferred: Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.At Baptist, We Offer: + Competitive salaries + Paid vacation/time off + Continuing education opportunities + Generous retirement plan + Health insurance, including dental and vision + Sick leave + Service awards + Free parking + Short-term disability + Life insurance + Health care and dependent care spending accounts + Education assistance/continuing education + Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 2318 - Therapist-Occupational IIFacility: BMH - Desoto HospitalDepartment: DC Occupational Therapy BMH DesotoCategory: Rehabilitation & WellnessType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: DaysLocation: US:MS:SouthavenLocated in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 23914