Occupational Therapist-FT weekend

Job ID:

000DY5

Tupelo

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.

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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 Level Education Details Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required 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 Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/
• Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency

Demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable:

• Neonates/Infants
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics
• Participate in Clinical Ladder program as applicable Required N/A
  Must plan, organize, and implement patient treatment Required N/A
  Must coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians Required N/A
  Must participate in PI projects, committees, and teams and report as appropriate Required N/A
  Establish and revise new and existing treatment protocols, policies and procedures Required N/A
  Interact with team members, physicians, nursing personnel, social workers, payers, and other medical staff in person, by phone, and/or written communication Required N/A
  Extensive contact with patients and visitors both in person and by phone Required N/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:

Requirements

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

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to :

Occupational Therapist

Education

You must have the following education to :

Bachelors of Occupational Therapy

You must have a Bachelors or higher