Occupational Therapist, Full-Time Weekend

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a full-time weekend role in Tupelo, MS. You will evaluate patients, develop comprehensive OT treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve function and independence.

Responsibilities include supervising COTAs, managing caseloads within budget and regulatory guidelines, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Must hold a state OT license.
• CPR certification required.
• New graduates may apply with license pending.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate patients and establish OT treatment plans.
• Supervise COTAs and technicians within state regulations.
• Maintain department productivity and complete timely documentation.
• Collaborate with rehab and medical staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Conocimientos

Assessment

Treatment planning

ADL training

Cognitive skills

Wheelchair transfers

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Occupational Therapist, Full-Time Weekend | North Mississippi Health Services | Tupelo, MS | Full Time, Day shift

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/Preferred Bachelor's Degreein Occupational TherapyRequired

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/ Preferred Must hold a state license based on facility locationUpon HireRequiredAnd Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon HireRequired

Work Experience

Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/ Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

ProficiencyDemonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: * Neonates/Infants * Pediatrics * Adolescents * Adults * Geriatrics *

Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicableRequiredN/A

Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatmentRequiredN/A

Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab techniciansRequiredN/A

Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriateRequiredN/A

Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and proceduresRequiredN/A

Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communicationRequiredN/A

Extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phoneRequiredN/A

SCOPE

Freedom To Act:

Problem Solving:

Impact:

Financial Responsibility:

• Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
• Approval Responsibility:
• P & L Responsibility:
• Assets Controlled:
• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
• Total Financial Responsibility:

Budget Responsibility

• Primary Budget Responsibility:
• Shared Budget Responsibility: