Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for full-time, day-shift coverage in outpatient rehab. The role includes evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and documenting outcomes under supervision of licensed therapists.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, teaching OTA students after one year, attending in-services, and ensuring timely billing and equipment management within department budgets.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Delegates authority to technicians during clinical tasks.
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for patients referred to Occupational Therapy.
• Maintains competence in standardized testing, therapeutic exercise, ADL training, cognitive skills, and wheelchair transfers.
• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing.
• Mentors new employees or volunteers.
• Serves as clinical instructor for OTA students after one year of experience.
• Completes documentation according to regulations in a timely manner.
• Manages monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies; charges patients appropriately.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment and treatment across neonatal to geriatric populations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Education & supervision

Documentation

CPR certification

Budget awareness

Education

Associates of Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job ID: 000GMO

Clinical-Non Nursing - OUTPATIENT REHAB ADMIN

Full Time - Day

Posting 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.

Job Description

• Delegates authority to Technicians
  Clinical:
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Occupational Therapy
• Remains competent in the following areas: Standardized testing, Therapeutic exercise, ADL training, Cognitive skills, Wheelchair transfers
• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
• Serves as clinical instructor for OTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
  Budget:
• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
  Other:
• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
  Requirements:
• Must have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Must hold a current stateLicense based on facility location
• Must certify in CPR
• Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified OT Assistant

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Occupational Therapy Assistant