What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant-Occupational Therapist position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
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
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Preferred/Desired
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Licensure
Minimum Required
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
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Preferred/Desired
Training
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic Skills.
Licensure
Minimum Required
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice; BLS certification within 14 days of hire date