Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the implementation of the physician's order for Occupational Therapy services. The Occupational Therapist should provide all necessary aspects of Occupational Therapy within an interdisciplinary environment in order to facilitate the return of the patient to as independent and as safe of a lifestyle as possible. The Occupational Therapist must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, and geriatric patients. The OT demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. The OTpossesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
Performance Expectations:
Qualifications:
Education/Skills
The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a graduate of a four year bachelor's degree or approved
Master's Degree Occupational Therapy Program.
Acute Care Therapists and Therapy Assistants will have 4 hours of stroke education during orientation and 2 hours of stroke education annually.
Work Experience:
May be a recent graduate.
Certification/Licensure:
Hold a valid permanent or temporary license as an Occupational Therapist from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Required
Preferred
Timeframe
X
upon hire
Current license with the MS State Department of Health
X
within 30 days of employment
Basic Life Support
Mental Demands:
Must interpret and follow physician's orders, cooperate with co-workers and leadership, be
responsive to patient needs and demands, and demonstrate initiative towards completion of
treatment goals.
Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Days/Rotating Weekends
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