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Overview



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 HIRE

Special 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: 2322 - Therapist-Occupational II

Facility: BMH - Collierville Hospital

Department: CL Occupational Therapy BMH Collierville

Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Located in the Memphis metro area

REQNUMBER: 27320