Occupational Therapist, Full-Time Weekend

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 SUMMARYThe 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: How to Apply Apply online at https://nmhs.teds.com/careers/requisition/NMHS000DY5 (NMHS job ID 000DY5). Questions? Email the NMHS recruiting team at recruit@nmhs.net.