Occupational Therapist- weekend

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.

• Delegates authority to COTAs and technicians.
• Provides supervisory visits according to state regulations.

• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies.
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment.

• 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 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.

• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes.

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy – Required.

• Must hold a state license based on facility location – Required upon hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Required upon hire.

None specified.

• Demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.
• 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.