Occupational Therapist-FT 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.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Must hold a state license based on facility location upon hire.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required upon hire.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience requirements are listed.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and participating in the Clinical Ladder program as applicable.
  • Plan, organize, and implement patient treatment.
  • Coordinate patient treatment schedule with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, and rehab technicians.
  • 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.