Assistant-Occupational Therapist I PRN

Assistant-Occupational Therapist I PRN

Job ID: 43969

Job Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Occupational Therapy

Facility: BMH Golden Triangle Hospital

Location: Columbus, MS

Overview

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

• Entry level.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

• See licensure.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired

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