Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

PTO & sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement matching

PSLF eligible

CEU funding

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist for an acute care role in Mississippi. The position emphasizes delivering patient-centered care in a large hospital setting with collaborative rehabilitation teammates.

The role offers a sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and robust benefits, including PTO, sick leave, and PSLF eligibility, along with CEU funding for ongoing professional development.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Accredited OT degree program

Job description

Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT) Highlights & Benefits

• Full-Time acute care
• Mentorship from experienced team of over a dozen PTs, OTs, and SLPs
• ~10 patients/day without rigid productivity requirements
• Schedule:Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30, 1in4 weekends
• $2,500 in Relocation Reimbursement
• $6,000 Sign-on Bonus
• 20+ 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

About the Opportunity
Join the rehabilitation team of a regional medical center providing comprehensive acute care services. 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