Occupational Therapist, Amory

North Mississippi Health Services; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Amory, Mississippi, seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The incumbent will supervise COTAs and technicians, manage documentation and billing, maintain department productivity, and stay current with regulatory requirements and continuing education to mentor new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• State license to practice is required at hire.
• CPR certification required at hire.
• Competent in computer-based documentation and charging.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish treatment plans for patients referred to Occupational Therapy.
• Provide supervision to COTAs and technicians; ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain department productivity and manage treatment documentation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with NMHS/NMMC policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory

Documentation

Clinical care

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.
• Regulation:
  • Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
  • Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.
• Other:
  • Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

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