Occupational Therapist, Hamilton

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Hamilton (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, establish treatment plans, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires competency in therapeutic exercise, ADL training, and cognitive skills, with supervisory responsibilities for COTAs and technicians.

The position entails adherence to regulations, maintaining productivity, and timely documentation. A state license and CPR are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• State license required on hire.
• CPR certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises COTAs and technicians according to state regulations.
• Delivers and documents treatment plans and progress.
• Maintains productivity and adheres to department targets.
• Coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Ensures compliance with NMHS/NMMC policies and regulations.

Skills

Evaluation

Therapeutic Exercise

ADL training

Cognitive skills

Supervisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Computer documentation

Job description

Clinical-Non Nursing - ACUTE PHYSICAL THERAPY

Full Time - Day

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 Description

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 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 | || --- | --- | --- || | Education Level | Education Details | Required/Preferred | || --- | --- | --- | --- || | Bachelor's Degree | in Occupational Therapy | Required |
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Licenses and Certifications
| | || --- | --- | --- | --- || | Licenses and Certifications | Licenses and Certifications Details | Time Frame | Required/ Preferred | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || | | Must hold a state license based on facility location | Upon Hire | Required | And || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | | Upon Hire | Required | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Occupational Therapist

Education

You must have the following education to apply: