Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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.

Department:  Outpatient Rehabilitation Main Unit

Work Shift:

N/A

Job Description:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing effective patient care by maintaining productivity levels, executing treatment plans established by licensed Occupational Therapists, and remaining competent in various therapy techniques. This position requires strong organizational skills, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to address patient needs while adhering to regulations and guidelines.

• Supervisory:
  Delegates authority to rehab technicians.
• Budget:
  Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
• Budget:
  Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.
• Clinical:
  Maintains productivity level at department target.
• Clinical:
  Effectively carries out treatment plan established by licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Remains competent in the following areas:
  • Therapeutic Exercise/Activity.
  • ADL training.
  • Cognitive skills.
  • Wheelchair transfers.
  • Splinting.
  • Modalities as appropriate for OTA.
  • Attends and provides continuing education in services.
  • 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.
• Regulation:
  Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

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

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range: $22.27 - $33.40

Education:

Associate’s Degree | Occupational Therapy | Required

Certifications:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.