Occupational Therapist

LE116 Marion Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and plan treatment for patients across pediatric and adult populations. You will develop treatment plans and ensure competency in exercises, ADL training, and cognitive skills.

You will collaborate with other clinicians, maintain compliance with policies, and mentor newer staff while delivering high-quality patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with pediatric and adult rehabilitation.
• Strong documentation and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish treatment plans for patients referred to Occupational Therapy.
• Maintain productivity at department target.
• Coordinate patient treatment schedules with PTs/PTAs/COTAs/SLPs and rehab staff.
• Mentor new employees and serve as clinical instructor after one year of experience.
• Complete documentation in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Neonates/Infants

Pediatrics

Adolescents

Adults

Geriatrics

Clinical ladder participation

Plan and organize treatment

Coordinate multidisciplinary care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree | Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR Certification

Job 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. Department: 44007370 Acute Rehabilitation Services Work Shift: N/A Job Description: The Occupational Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in patient care and rehabilitation. They evaluate and establish treatment plans, ensuring competency in a range of areas such as therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and cognitive skills. This role also involves coordination with other healthcare professionals, adherence to regulations, and making clinical decisions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervisory

• Delegates authority to COTAs and technicians.
• Provides supervisory visits according to state regulations.

Budget

• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.

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:
  • Evaluation.
  • Therapeutic Exercise/Activity.
  • ADL training.
  • Cognitive skills.
  • Wheelchair transfers.
  • Splinting.
  • Modalities as appropriate for OT.
  • Attends and provides continuing education inservices.
  • Serves as mentor for new employees.
  • Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.
  • Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.

Other

• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

Regulation

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Neonates/Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics
• Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicable
• Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment
• Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians
• Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriate
• Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures
• Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communication
• Extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone

Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range

$65,166.40 - $97,760.00

Education

Bachelor’s Degree| Occupational Therapy|

Required Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.