Occupational Therapist

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 65,000 - 98,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in the Acute Rehabilitation Services department seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and apply therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and cognitive skills to improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with PTs, OTs, SLPs, and rehab technicians, supervise COTAs and staff, and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance across care episodes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
State licensure/certification as an OT or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Experience in acute rehabilitation or related setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and establish OT treatment plans.
Coordinate with PTs, OTAs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab staff for patient care.
Document care and ensure regulatory compliance and timely charting.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Care coordination

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

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

45007370 Acute Rehabilitation Services

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