Occupational Therapist, Hamilton

North Mississippi Health Services; Hamilton (AL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and supervise treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires translating clinical assessments into effective rehabilitation strategies while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising COTAs, managing department budgets, and ensuring timely documentation and accurate charging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Must hold a state license to practice at the facility location.
• CPR certification is required upon hire.

Responsabilités

• Supervise COTAs and technicians with supervisory visits per state regulations.
• Manage equipment and supplies budget and ensure timely patient charges.
• Evaluate patients and establish OT treatment plans; maintain productivity and documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Adhere to NMHS/NMMC policies and local/state/federal guidelines.

Connaissances

Supervisory

Budget management

Clinical skills

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree | in Occupational Therapy | Required
  

Licenses and Certifications

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