Therapist-Occupational PRN

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop measurable goals, and implement a written plan of care. You will monitor progress, adjust interventions, and collaborate with families to support discharge planning.

The role may involve supervising clinical students and support staff, contributing to quality improvement, and participating in hospital committees to advance healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are required.
• Preferred additional training or certifications in primary practice area.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through subjective and objective data collection.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Administer treatments aligned with established goals.
• Document interventions and patient progress accurately.
• Reassess patient status and modify plans accordingly.
• Provide discharge planning, education, and resource referrals.
• Support staff and student development.
• Engage in activities to improve healthcare services.

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves evaluating and assessing patients to establish functional, measurable goals aimed at restoring abilities. The therapist provides treatment based on a written plan of care, monitors progress, and adjusts interventions as needed. Responsibilities include documenting care, developing discharge plans with patient and family education, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role may involve supervising clinical students, support staff, and participating in hospital committees to enhance healthcare delivery.

Role Overview

This position involves evaluating and assessing patients to establish functional, measurable goals aimed at restoring abilities. The therapist provides treatment based on a written plan of care, monitors progress, and adjusts interventions as needed. Responsibilities include documenting care, developing discharge plans with patient and family education, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role may involve supervising clinical students, support staff, and participating in hospital committees to enhance healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients through subjective and objective data collection.


• Develop and implement personalized care plans.


• Administer treatments aligned with established goals.


• Document interventions and patient progress accurately.


• Reassess patient status and modify plans accordingly.


• Provide discharge planning, education, and resource referrals.


• Support staff and student development.


• Engage in activities to improve healthcare services.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.


• Basic computer literacy skills.


• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist and BLS certification within 14 days of hire are required.


• Preferred additional training or certifications in primary practice area.