Occupational Therapist

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Tupelo, MS to evaluate and treat patients with a range of conditions. You will develop and manage individualized treatment plans, deliver therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and cognitive skills activities, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include supervising others, ensuring accurate documentation, and staying current with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• State license to practice based on facility location.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and establishes patient treatment plans.
• Maintains productivity and meets department targets.
• Delivers OT services including Therapeutic Exercise, ADL training, and cognitive skills.
• Mentors new employees and serves as clinical instructor after one year.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Posting 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.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree | in Occupational Therapy | Required
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Must hold a state license based on facility location | Upon Hire | Required | And
  
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | | Upon Hire | Required