What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
POST ACUTE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Full Time - Day
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is 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 that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou
**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 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:
Occupational Therapist
Bachelors
POST 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.” Our vision is 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 that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou
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. **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:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Occupational Therapist
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Bachelors
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