Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job ID: 000GMO
Tupelo
Clinical-Non Nursing - OUTPATIENT REHAB ADMIN
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
Supervisory:
- Delegates authority to Technicians
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: Standardized testing, Therapeutic exercise, ADL training, Cognitive skills, Wheelchair transfers
- Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
- Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
- Serves as clinical instructor for OTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
- Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
Budget: - Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
- Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
Other: - Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
Requirements: - Must have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Must hold a current state License based on facility location
- Must be certified in CPR
- Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
Requirements
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
Certified OT Assistant
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
Associates of Occupational Therapy Assistant
You must have a Associates or higher