Occupational Therapist, PRN

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (PRN) to evaluate, plan, and administer therapeutic interventions for patients of all ages. You will establish patient-centered goals, reassess regularly, and maintain thorough documentation as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, creating measurable treatment plans, delivering therapy with proper equipment, and ensuring accurate billing documentation while

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical OT experience required.
• Hospital or rehab facility experience preferred.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and document findings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide safe OT interventions and patient education.
• Reassess progress and update plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff.

Connaissances

Clinical experience

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Mentoring staff

Formation

OT - Occupational Therapist license

BLS certification

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

• Future Security – 401(k) to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Competitive Pay – A rate designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Flexibility – create your own schedule

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Future Security – 401(k) to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Competitive Pay – A rate designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Flexibility – create your own schedule

Role

Occupational Therapist

Location

Merit Health River Oaks

Schedule

PRN - as needed

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