OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist in Tupelo to evaluate patients and develop comprehensive treatment plans. You will collaborate with rehabilitation colleagues to deliver coordinated care and ensure quality outcomes.

You will supervise occupational therapy assistants and technicians, maintain documentation, and stay compliant with state regulations. A sign-on bonus complements a full-time, on-site role at our outpatient rehabilitation facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• CPR certification required.
• Licensed/registered Occupational Therapist (state regulations) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and supervise OT treatment plans for patients.
• Evaluate patients and establish therapy goals across age groups.
• Coordinate patient treatment schedules with PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor clinicians and, after one year, serve as a clinical instructor.

Connaissances

Assessment

Treatment planning

ADL training

Clinical coordination

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

## OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTApply: Tupelo - North MS Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: 000G4DWe 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:**15306510 Outpatient Rehabilitation Home Care**Work Shift:**$10,000 sign on bonus**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 FUNCTIONSSupervisory:• 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 phonePhysical DemandsA 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.• 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 Coordinations. Frequently**Salary Range:**$65,166.40 - $97,760.00## **Education:**Bachelor’s Degree | Occupational Therapy | Required**Certifications:**Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Occupational Therapist - MS Department of Health