Occupational Therapist

MERIT HEALTH WESLEY; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Student loan support

Competitive pay & full benefits

Job summary

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a full-time role. You will evaluate patients, plan individualized therapies, and deliver interventions to improve daily living and work activities across all ages.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document thoroughly, and adjust plans as progress is reassessed. Prior OT licensure and BLS are required; mentoring responsibilities may be included.

Qualifications

• OT license required and proven therapy evaluation skills.
• Experience in hospital/rehabilitation settings preferred.
• EMR documentation proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive OT evaluations to determine physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and clear documentation for staff use.
• Provides safe OT interventions including exercises and adaptive equipment with session documentation.
• Regularly reassesses progress and updates plans with care team communications.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and rehab professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adapts techniques for age- and condition-specific needs; maintains a safe environment for therapy.
• Mentors new staff and OT students, promoting best practices and orientation.

Skills

Occupational therapy principles

Patient evaluation

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Mentoring staff

Education

OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered

BLS Certification

Job description

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.

Role:

Occupational Therapist

Location:

Merit Health Wesley

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities in children and adults, as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals, reassessing progress regularly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Essential Functions

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly across diverse patient populations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions, ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
• Provides safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, with appropriate documentation for each session.
• Regularly reassesses patient progress, updating treatment plans as needed, and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals, to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
• Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations, adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
• Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered license in the state of employment required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required