Occupational Therapist - PRN - Inpatient (3114)

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Center seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient rehab services at the Main Campus in Jackson, MS. The role involves developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and guiding patients toward independence.

New graduates are welcome; MS licensure or eligibility is required, with American Red Cross BLS certification. PRN, day shift, inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Appropriate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current, valid Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Mississippi.
• Certification: American Red Cross BLS.
• Experience: New graduates welcome; clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, or outpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy services to patients in an Inpatient Rehab setting.
• Develop, document, and implement treatment plans to promote optimal outcomes for diverse injuries and ages.
• Participate in patient care-team conferences to align therapy goals, progress, and discharge plans.
• Coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and therapists.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills in a dynamic environment.
• Encourage and inspire patients toward greater independence and recovery.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Compassionate patient care

Education

Occupational Therapy degree (accredited program)

Mississippi OT license (eligibility)

Job description

Job Details

• Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - Inpatient - Jackson, MS 39216Position Type: PRNJob Shift: Day

Responsibilities

• To provide Occupational Therapy services to patients in an Inpatient Rehab setting
• Develop, document, and implement appropriate treatment plans to promote the optimal outcomes for patients with a wide range of injuries and ages
• Participates in regularly scheduled patient care-team conferences to contribute to the interdisciplinary plan of care with therapy goals, patient progress, and discharge recommendations.
• Coordinates patient care with an interdisciplinary team that includes but is not limited to: physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic environment, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• A compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery

Qualifications

• Education: Appropriate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensure: Current, valid Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Mississippi
• Certification: American Red Cross BLS
• Experience: New graduates welcome to apply; clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, or outpatient settings preferred.