Occupational Therapist

Pride Health; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week travel contract in Hattiesburg, MS. In this role, you'll evaluate patient needs and create personalized treatment plans while ensuring a high standard of care. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have a state license, with experience in acute care settings preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must interpret and follow physician's orders.
• Cooperate with co-workers and leadership.
• Demonstrate initiative towards completion of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Help patients develop, recover, or maintain skills needed for daily living.
• Create individualized treatment plans.
• Promote patient independence using therapeutic techniques.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Communication

Therapeutic Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

AHA or equivalent BLS certification

Job description

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Pride Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support our client’s medical facility in Hattiesburg, MS. This is a 13-week travel contract opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

• An Occupational Therapist (OT) helps patients develop, recover, or maintain skills needed for daily living and working.
• Responsibilities include evaluating patients' needs, creating individualized treatment plans, and using therapeutic techniques to promote independence.
• Must interpret and follow physician's orders, cooperate with co-workers and leadership, be responsive to patient needs and demands and demonstrate initiative towards completion of treatment.
• Apply for specific facility details.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy (Master’s/ Doctorate Preferred)
• State MS Occupational Therapy License Required
• 1 year of full-time acute cate specific experience or 2 years of skilled nursing/inpatient rehab facility experience or 2 years of acute care specific experience
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification

Additional Information:

• Job Type: Travel Contract
• Schedule: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/04/2025 (Client is flexible with the Start Date)
• Pay Range/Salary Range: $2,486.00/wk. (With Stipends)

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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