Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Clinical Rehab

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

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.