Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Child Rehab Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Children’s of Mississippi program. The role plans and conducts therapy to help patients recover and improve self-care, mobility, and cognitive skills in hospital or community settings.

You will administer treatments, develop care plans, and educate patients and families on assistive devices and therapy goals.

Qualifications

• Must be an Occupational Therapist licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health by hire date.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record patient status and progress.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize medical data to select tests and assess patients’ physical and cognitive status.
• Develop and update a plan of care with measurable goals and discharge planning.
• Use appropriate methods and materials for learning; monitor responses and adapt programs.
• Ensure patients and families understand information provided.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

OT License (Mississippi Dept. of Health)

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Children’s of Mississippi program. The role plans and conducts therapy to help patients recover and improve self-care, mobility, and cognitive skills in hospital or community settings.

You will administer treatments, develop care plans, and educate patients and families on assistive devices and therapy goals.