Assistant-Occupational Therapy

Baptist·Kosciusko, Mississippi

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 28 days ago

About the role

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist to meet patient goals. Participates in discharge planning, patient education, and the supervision of clinical students and support staff.

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

Specifications

Experience
#N/A

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills
Computer Literacy.

Minimum Required
Basic Skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure
Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

Minimum Required
BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired

Requirements

Requires licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice. Basic computer literacy and BLS certification are preferred qualifications.

professional certificate
Documentation
Patient care
Patient education
Computer literacy
Discharge planning
BLS certification
Clinical supervision
Occupational therapy
Health care delivery

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Kosciusko, Mississippi
Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Application: Employer website

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