Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Tupelo Outpatient

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Tupelo outpatient services. The role focuses on evaluating patients and developing treatment plans across the lifespan, with mentorship of staff and ongoing education.

The position requires a valid OTA degree, state license, CPR certification, and strong documentation skills. Day shift, full-time hours, with budget and clerical responsibilities as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Must hold a current state License based on facility location.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Competence in assessment and treatment across Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plans for patients referred to Occupational Therapy.
• Completes documentation according to regulations in a timely manner.
• Mentors new employees or volunteers and serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience.
• Provides continuing education in-servicing.
• Delegates authority to Technicians.
• Manages budget for equipment and supplies and bills patients accordingly.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

ADL training

Pediatrics care

Geriatrics care

Documentation/computer use

Education

Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Tupelo Outpatient | North Mississippi Health Services | Tupelo, MS | Full Time, Day shift

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

Requirements:

• Must have an Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Must hold a current state License based on facility location
• Must be certified in CPR
• Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics