Occupational Therapist - Level I| Trauma Acute

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

PTO and sick leave

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement matching

PSLF eligible

CEU funding

Professional development time

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an Occupational Therapist (OT) for acute care at a non-profit hospital. Join a large rehabilitation team and develop clinical expertise while delivering patient-focused care in a major hospital setting.

We offer mentorship from a team of 15 PTs, OTs, and SLPs, generous PTO, sick leave, comprehensive benefits, PSLF eligibility, and CEU funding for professional development. Relocation reimbursement and a $15,000 sign-on bonus accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program.
• Active Mississippi OT license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Welcoming new graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists.
• Strong interpersonal communication and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Passion for helping patients restore function and regain independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered occupational therapy in acute care.
• Collaborate with physical therapy and speech-language pathology teams.
• Participate in rounds and care planning with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Adaptability

Education

Accredited OT degree program

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Non-Profit Hospital Highlights & Benefits

• Full-Time acute care
• Mentorship from experienced team of 15 PTs, OTs, and SLPs
• 9-11 patients/day without rigid productivity requirements
• Schedule:Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30, 1in4 weekends
• $2,500 in Relocation Reimbursement
• $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
• 4+ weeks PTO plus separate sick leave benefits
• Medical/dental/vision insurance and retirement matching
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible position
• Annual continuing education (CEU) funding and paid time for professional development
• YMCA partnership - discounted membership

About the Opportunity

Join the rehabilitation team of a regional medical center providing comprehensive acute care services in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. We are searching for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist interested in developing their clinical expertise while delivering meaningful, patient-focused care in a large hospital environment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy degree program
• Active Mississippi OT license or ability to obtain licensure
• Welcoming New Graduates and Experienced Occupational Therapists
• Strong interpersonal communication and clinical decision-making abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Passion for helping patients restore function and regain independence