Occupational Therapist- Outpatient Lymphedema
North Mississippi Health Services$65,166–$81,463/yrTupelo - North MS Medical Center; Tupelo - Longtown ParkFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Occupational therapists employed in Mississippi earn a median of $45.64 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Mississippi: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo reported 140 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 11,429,081 hours worked: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.5 per 100 full-time workers. 7 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of North Mississippi Medical Center
Medicare gives North Mississippi Medical Center 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Mississippi's hospitals average 2.2). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 33% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Mississippi hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists North Mississippi Medical Center as owned by a non-profit body, and North Mississippi Health Services also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Mississippi issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Mississippi license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Mississippi license, apply to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure Bureau for a license by endorsement ($250, by its own page): what Mississippi asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Mississippi requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Mississippi State Department of Health, Professional Licensure Bureau.
- An applicant for licensure by endorsement shows, under oath, a current license in good standing in another state, territory or jurisdiction whose requirements are equivalent to Mississippi's, and that the applicant's NBCOT certification has not been disciplined (Rule 8.4.2). An applicant who moves to Mississippi and has held a license elsewhere for at least one year may instead qualify for a universal license (Rule 8.4.7).
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years (licensure period May 1 to April 30 of even-numbered years) with 20 contact hours of continuing education, including 13 live hours and 2 hours of ethics.
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About the job
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
10007330 Outpatient Rehab Administration
Work Shift
FTE: Monday-Friday
Job Description
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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 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
- 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
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- 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 . Occasionally
- Grasping . Frequently
- Speaking . Constantly
- Hearing . Constantly
- Repetitive Motions . Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination . Frequently
Salary Range
$65,166.40-$81,463.20
Education
Bachelor’s Degree | Occupational Therapy | Required
Certifications
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Occupational Therapist - MS Department of Health
From North Mississippi Health Services's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Health system with 8 (source: North Mississippi Health Services, About Us) hospitals, more than 70 (source: North Mississippi Health Services, About Us) clinics and 4 (source: North Mississippi Health Services, About Us) nursing homes serving 24 (source: North Mississippi Health Services, About Us) counties in north Mississippi and Alabama. Source: North Mississippi Health Services, About Us
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