Occupational Therapist Assistant - $22+ per hour

Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Occupational Therapist Assistant for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
  **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 Mississippi License
  * Must be certified in CPR
  * Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and GeriatricsNorth Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BYP. Posted job title: Therapy Occupational Therapist AssistantAbout North Mississippi Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you - your talents, your perspectives and your passions - and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate "why" - our patients.With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.

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