Occupational Therapist, PRN

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health in Flowood, Mississippi seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and plan therapeutic interventions for patients (children and adults) as prescribed by a physician. The role emphasizes patient-centered goals, regular progress reassessment, and thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include developing action plans, delivering safe therapies, documenting care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliant billing and reporting.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years clinical OT experience required.
• Experience in hospital or rehab setting preferred.
• State OT license (OTR) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and document findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including exercises and education with proper documentation.
• Reassess patient progress and update treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff to coordinate care.
• Mentor and orient new staff and OT students.
• Ensure accurate billing documentation for provided services.

Skills

OT principles

Evaluations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Mentoring staff

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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.

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