Occupational Therapist

Irbypsychservices; Southaven, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health insurance (50% employee)

AFLAC Dental and Vision

Short-Term and Long-Term, Accident, &

Cancer plans

401K with up to 4% match

Paid Time Off 2 days per month

Reduced-priced childcare

Job summary

Irbypsychservices is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Mississippi team. You will develop and implement treatment plans for pediatric patients, use standardized measures to evaluate needs, and educate parents and caregivers to support daily activities.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited OT program and licensed or license-eligible to practice in Mississippi. Willingness to commute to Southaven and one day per week to our Clarksdale clinic is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or license-eligible to practice in Mississippi.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Pediatric therapy experience a plus (not required).
• Willing to commute to Southaven and to Clarksdale, MS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans for pediatric patients.
• Use standardized measures within scope of practice to evaluate clients' needs.
• Provide guidance and support to parents and caregivers of pediatric patients.
• Educate parents and caregivers on how to help their children with daily activities.
• Develop strategies to help children with sensory processing issues.

Skills

Pediatric therapy experience

Education

Graduate of OT program

Licensed or license-eligible in MS

Job description

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice in the state of Mississippi
• Prior pediatric therapy experience working with autistic clients a plus, but not necessary
• Must be planning to commute or relocate to Southaven, Mississippi, as well as commute one day per week to our Clarksdale, MS clinic

Essential Functions

• Have fun every day, and enjoy your job.
• Laugh with your clients and your coworkers.
• Know when to stop working and go enjoy your life outside of work.

Daily / Weekly / Quarterly Tasks

• Develop and implement treatment plans for pediatric patients
• Use standardized measures within scope of practice to evaluate clients' needs
• Provide guidance and support to parents and caregivers of pediatric patients
• Educate parents and caregivers on how to help their children with daily activities
• Develop strategies to help children with sensory processing issues

Salary & Benefits

• BCBS with 50% premium costs for the employee covered by IPS
• AFLAC Dental and Vision Policies
• Short-Term and Long-Term, Accident, and Cancer Plans available
• 401K with up to 4% match by IPS depending on employee contribution
• Paid Time Off accrued at a rate of 2 days per month worked by full-time OT (prorated for part-time employees)
• Reduced-priced childcare option for employees (spaces are limited and based on hire date)