Occupational Therapist

MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Student loan support

Competitive pay

Job summary

MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer interventions to help patients perform daily activities. You will establish goals, reassess progress, and maintain thorough documentation, working with physicians and the care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

The role involves mentoring staff and ensuring compliant billing documentation, with a focus on patient privacy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and documents findings clearly.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and detailed documentation.
• Provides safe, effective interventions and educates patients with session documentation.
• Regularly reassesses progress and updates care plans with the team.

Skills

OT knowledge

Evaluation skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring staff

EMR usage

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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 River Region

Schedule: Full-Time Days

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