Occupational Therapist - Medical Office Complex - Full-Time

Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Hernando
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, weve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and providing occupational therapy for a temporarily or permanently disabled patient in accordance with professional and MLH standards of treatment.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and providing occupational therapy for a temporarily or permanently disabled patient in accordance with professional and MLH standards of treatment.Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs initial patient assessments.
• Implements patient treatments based on assessment and written plan.
• Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records.
• Identifies patient specific Occupational Therapy rehabilitation learning needs and provides appropriate education.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
  Education/Formal Training Requirements
  
  • Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy
    Work Experience Requirements
    
    • No prior work experience
      Licenses and Certifications Requirements
      
      • Occupational Therapist Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
      • Occupational Therapist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
        Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
        
        • Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
        • Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
        • Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
        • Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
          Supervision Provided by this Position
          
          • There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position. May provide guidance and direction to therapy assistants.
            Physical Demands
            
            • The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
            • Must have good balance and coordination.
            • The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
            • The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
            • Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
            • Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
            • Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
              Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.Education: Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy (Required)Work Experience: No prior work experienceCertifications: Occupational Therapist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
              Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.Required
              Preferred

              Job Industries

              • Healthcare

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