Occupational Therapist | School Based | PRN | Location: Jackson area
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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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, we’ve 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 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 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 - Required - Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy
Work Experience Requirements - Preferred - No prior work experience
Licenses and Certifications Requirements - Required - 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. 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
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