Occupational Therapist - Resource Pool

Job ID: 000CAK
Pontotoc
Clinical-Non Nursing - ACUTE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Full Time - Day

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team.
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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** **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:

Bachelors of Occupational Therapy

You must have a Bachelors or higher

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