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Therapist-Occupational II
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$84,790 / year median in Mississippi
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Therapist-Occupational II
Job ID:
39644
Job Category:
Rehabilitation & Wellness
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
Occupational Therapy
Facility:
BMH North Mississippi Hospital
Location:
Oxford, MS
Overview
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 andmunicates 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 hospitalmittees, 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 tomunity resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Basicputer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
OT;BLS
CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired