Occupational Therapist (OT), PRN
About The Position
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in its inpatient rehabilitation facility in Madison, Mississippi. The Occupational Therapist assesses patients’ ability to perform occupational skills safely and effectively, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and monitors patient progress. The role includes educating patients and caregivers, assisting with discharge planning, and supervising and delegating care to certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and practice standards. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and state licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire. Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment. Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital and part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- State licensure for Occupational Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills.
- Design an appropriate plan of care, including the type and frequency of treatment.
- Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
- Document subjective and objective findings regarding patient progress.
- Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed and seek consultation when necessary.
- Educate patients and their families or caregivers about patient deficits.
- Plan or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and the treatment setting.
- Provide information about the appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Supervise and delegate care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards.
Benefits
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
