Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide effective patient care, execute treatment plans, and maintain productivity within an outpatient rehabilitation unit. The role requires coordination with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising rehab technicians, managing equipment budgets, billing for treatment, and documenting all activities in compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Neonates/Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics
• Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment
• Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians
• Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriate
• Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures
• Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communication

Responsibilities

• Supervisory: Delegates authority to rehab technicians.
• Budget: Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
• Budget: Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.
• Clinical: Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Clinical: Effectively carries out treatment plan established by licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.

Skills

Neonates/Infants

Pediatrics

Adolescents

Adults

Geriatrics

Plan/organize patient treatment

Coordinate treatment schedule

PI projects

Treatment protocols

Interacts with medical staff

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

CPR Certification

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 10006510 Outpatient Rehabilitation Main Unit Work Shift: N/A Job Description: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing effective patient care by maintaining productivity levels, executing treatment plans established by licensed Occupational Therapists, and remaining competent in various therapy techniques. This position requires strong organizational skills, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to address patient needs while adhering to regulations and guidelines.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervisory: Delegates authority to rehab technicians.
• Budget: Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
• Budget: Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.
• Clinical: Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Clinical: Effectively carries out treatment plan established by licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Remains competent in the following areas:
  • Therapeutic Exercise/Activity.
  • ADL training.
  • Cognitive skills.
  • Wheelchair transfers.
  • Splinting.
  • Modalities as appropriate for OTA.
  • Attends and provides continuing education inservices.
  • Serves as mentor for new employees.
  • Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.
  • Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.
• Other: Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.
• Regulation: Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Regulation: Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Neonates/Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics
• Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicable
• Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment
• Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians
• Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriate
• Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures
• Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communication
• Extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range: $22.27 - $33.40

Education: Associate’s Degree | Occupational Therapy | Required Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.