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Occupational Therapist-FT weekend

Full Time 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. 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 CertificationsLicenses 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 and Abilities
    Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyDemonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: * Neonates/Infants * Pediatrics * Adolescents * Adults * Geriatrics * Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicableRequiredN/AMust plan, organize, and implement patient treatmentRequiredN/AMust coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab techniciansRequiredN/AMust participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriateRequiredN/AEstablish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and proceduresRequiredN/AInteract with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communicationRequiredN/AExtensive 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:

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North Mississippi Health Services
About North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics.  NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality. 

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