Occupational Therapist-Acute Rehab

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 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

Education
Required: Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy

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

Certifications
Required: State licensure

Experience
Preferred: 2 year of acute hospital experience

Certifications
Licensure required for behavioral health unit, preferred for all other hospital departments.