COTA — Day Shift, Full-Time | Mentor & Clinician

PTMatch; Tupelo (MS); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

ADL training

Pediatrics care

Geriatrics care

Documentation/computer use

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Jobbeschreibung

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.