Occupational Therapist-FT weekend

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to contribute to patient care and rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, establish treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote functional independence.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulations, documentation accuracy, and ongoing professional development within a dynamic clinical setting. The position also entails supervision of COTAs and technicians, maintaining department productivity

Aufgaben

• Supervisory: Delegates authority to COTAs and technicians.
• Provides supervisory visits according to state regulations.
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Occupational Therapy.
• Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner.
• Serves as mentor for new employees.
• Serves as clinical instructor after one year of experience as a clinician.

Jobbeschreibung

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.