Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Days

St. Francis Hospital Memphis

Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med / Surge and Telemetry.

Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN Days Position Summary

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment / re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning / implementation.

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Develops functional goals based on patient and / or family expectations. Develop, improve or restore skills in activities of daily living, work or productive activities. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Education

Required : Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Preferred : 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting

Certification

Required : State Licensure