Occupational Therapist, PRN

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist in Flowood, Mississippi. This role entails evaluating patients, planning treatments, and providing interventions to enhance daily living skills.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of clinical experience and must be competent in developing personalized treatment plans. Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients' needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with clear goals.
• Provide safe and effective treatment interventions.

Skills

Occupational therapy principles

Evaluation and treatment planning

Communication and collaboration

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

OT – Occupational Therapist – Registered

BCLS – Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' ability to perform daily living and work activities, 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.
• 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

• 1-3 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 issued by the state regulatory board required
• BCLS – Basic Life Support required