Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a clinical supervisor for the Occupational Therapy department in Tupelo, MS. The candidate will delegate authority to technicians, ensure productivity targets, and develop treatment plans for referred patients.

Responsibilities include ongoing education, mentorship for new staff and OTA students after one year, and meticulous documentation and budget adherence for equipment and services.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience coordinating care with the Occupational Therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Delegates authority to Technicians
• Maintains productivity level at department target
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Occupational Therapy
• Remains competent in 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
• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

Job description

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.

Supervisory:

• Delegates authority to Technicians
  Clinical:
• Maintains productivity level at department target
• 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