Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Post-ICU Recovery

Select Specialty Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team on a Per Diem / As Needed basis. The role focuses on individualized patient care and contributing to discharge planning.

You'll supervise OTAs and OT/COTA students, conduct therapy regimens, monitor progress, and participate in ongoing education seminars to ensure high-quality post-ICU recovery for chronic, critically ill patients.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement and family education.
• Supervise OTAs, as well as OT and COTA students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment.
• Engage in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Skills

OT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team on a Per Diem / As Needed basis. The role focuses on individualized patient care and contributing to discharge planning.

You'll supervise OTAs and OT/COTA students, conduct therapy regimens, monitor progress, and participate in ongoing education seminars to ensure high-quality post-ICU recovery for chronic, critically ill patients.