Assistant-Occupational Therapy - ME Occupational Therapy Baptist Memphis - Military veterans preferred

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 goalsRequirements, Preferences and Experience Licensure, Registration, Certification Minimum: Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice. BLS certification within 14 days of hire dateSpecial Skills Minimum: Basic SkillsAbout 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: 4291 - Assistant-Occupational TherapyFacility: BMH - Memphis HospitalDepartment: ME Occupational Therapy Baptist MemphisCategory: Rehabilitation & WellnessType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: DaysLocation: US:TN:MemphisLocated in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 17424