Occupational Therapist

Methodist Senior Services, Inc.; Columbus (MS); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 82.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a PRN Weekend Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team at Trinity Place in Columbus, Mississippi.

This role offers flexible weekend hours, enabling you to build relationships with residents and help maintain or regain independence. As a faith-based, non-profit organization, we provide resident-centered care with support from an experienced rehabilitation team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Mississippi license/certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adequate computer skills to complete required job duties and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patient needs and develop a comprehensive care plan.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide skilled OT services per physician orders and care plans.
• Address functional limitations related to daily living and mobility.
• Monitor progress and document services per standards.
• Collaborate with residents, families, nursing staff, and the care team.
• Supervise OT Assistants as appropriate.
• Promote safety, independence and quality of life.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy

Mississippi license/certification

Jobbeschreibung

• Location Columbus, MS, 39702,United States
• Industry Occupational Therapy, OT
• Employee Type PRN Employee

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Methodist Senior Services is seeking PRN Weekend Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team at Trinity Place in Columbus, Mississippi. If you're looking for flexible weekend hours where you can build relationships with residents and help them maintain or regain their independence, we'd love to connect with you.

As a faith-based, non-profit organization, Methodist Senior Services is committed to providing quality, resident-centered care. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced rehabilitation team, collaborate with facility staff, and make a difference in residents' daily lives.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Supportive and experienced therapy team

Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

Clinical autonomy and professional support

Opportunity to positively impact residents' quality of life

A faith-based organization with a resident-centered mission

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist plays an important role in helping residents maintain or regain the skills needed for everyday living. Through individualized evaluations and skilled interventions, the OT supports residents' functional abilities, safety, and independence.

Responsibilities include:

Evaluating residents and developing individualized treatment plans

Providing skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care

Addressing functional limitations related to self-care, activities of daily living, mobility, and independence

Monitoring resident progress and documenting services in accordance with professional and regulatory standards

Collaborating with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team

Supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants as appropriate

Promoting resident safety, functional independence, and overall quality of life

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi. Demonstrated competency in applying principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Occupational Therapy to the patient population served by the facility. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation. Demonstrated ability to assess patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care. Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, bend, drive, stand, sit and reach constantly during an eight (8) hour day/shift. Ability to speak and hear to understand and give directions. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess and monitor patient/resident needs, maintain accurate records, understand directions and recognize people. Fine and gross motor skills. Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. Work endurance ability to work eight (8) hour days/shifts. Ability to participate in sustained activity for up to three and one-half (3.5) hours at a time. Reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence. Possesses highly developed communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: Typical therapy clinic environment. Requires ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends. Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously. Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently. Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job