Occupational Therapist

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising COTAs/technicians, maintaining productivity, and completing documentation in a timely manner while adhering to regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• CPR certification required.
• Competence with Computer documentation and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish OT treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain productivity and department targets.
• Supervise COTAs and technicians; provide mentorship and clinical instruction after year one.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Interprofessional coordination

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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: 18006010 Nursing Float Services Skilled Nursing BDR Work Shift: .

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

• Demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable:
• 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

• 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.