Occupational Therapist

Merit Health River Oaks; Wells (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Future Security

Student Loan Support up to $10,000

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Mississippi seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer therapeutic interventions, improving daily living and work-related abilities for diverse patients.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff, document thoroughly, mentor students, and ensure compliant billing and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles and evidence-based interventions.
• Proficient in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to mentor and train staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and document findings across diverse populations.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide safe therapeutic interventions and patient education.
• Reassess progress, update plans, and communicate with care teams.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain compliant billing documentation and EMR entries.

Skills

OT Principles

Evaluation & Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

EMR Proficiency

Mentoring/Training

Education

OT License

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

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 Oaks

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