Therapist-Occupational I

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Mc Kenzie
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job 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. Specifications Experience - N/A Minimum Required - Entry level Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required - Graduate of an accredited OT program. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired - Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice. Special Skills Minimum Required - Basic computer literacy skills. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required - OT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired

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