Licensed Occupational Therapist

Brookhaven, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Licensed Occupational Therapist - Mississippi (#R10238)

Location: Mississippi (Boswell Regional Center Main Campus (ICF/MR) and MAC with travel to group homes in Magee Wesson Brookhaven Taylorsville and Bay Springs Mississippi.)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: $46.33/hour (up to 80 hours/month)

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals clinics nursing homes multi-specialty groups and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation treatment recommendations consultation and staff training to support adults withintellectual and developmental disabilities served by Boswell Regional Center (BRC). The therapist delivers part-time on-site services across the main campus and associated group homes focusing on improving functional skills safety and independence in daily activities.

Why Join Us

Competitive Compensation: $46.33/hour
Work Schedule:
- Part-time flexible scheduling (up to 80 hours/month)
- Hours are scheduled based on clinical needs and program requirements; flexibility to attend scheduled habilitation meetings and trainings is required.
Professional Growth: Specialize in IDD occupational therapy
Impactful Work: Improve daily living skills for vulnerable adult populations

Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
Licensure/Certification:
- Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Current unrestricted Occupational Therapist license issued by the Mississippi State Board of Health.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practice experience as an Occupational Therapist (experience with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities strongly preferred).
Technical Requirements:
- Ability to meet all contractor onboarding requirements including background checks and eligibility to work under Mississippi Employment Protection Act and E-Verify provisions.
- Compliance with all BRC Mississippi Department of Mental Health HIPAA and state/federal regulations required.
Soft Skills: Interdisciplinary collaboration staff training cultural sensitivity

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct individual occupational therapy evaluations upon physicianrequest or habilitation team referral.
Complete clear thorough and informative annual OT evaluationreports for assigned clients.
Identify OT treatment needs and recommendations that require alicensed Occupational Therapist and communicate these to theinterdisciplinary team.
Recommend OT activities therapeutic exercises and adaptivestrategies for daily implementation by direct-care staff.
Provide consultation regarding selection acquisition and appropriateuse of OT-related supplies and equipment.
Attend habilitation and interdisciplinary team meetings and contributeto person-centered plans.
Deliver in-service training and ongoing education for staff on OTprograms techniques and use of adaptive equipment.
Communicate relevant clinical information to staff and leadershipregarding client needs risks and progress.
Maintain accurate timely documentation in accordance with BRCpolicies professional standards and HIPAA requirements.
Adhere to all BRC and Mississippi Department of Mental Health policies and procedures.

Physical Examination Responsibilities:

Perform functional assessments related to range of motion strengthcoordination balance sensory processing and activities of daily livingas part of OT evaluations.
Assess needs for adaptive equipment positioning devices andenvironmental modifications to support safe mobility and self-care.
Document findings and recommendations in the clinical recordconsistent with OT standards of practice.

Medical Oversight Responsibilities:

Collaborate with physicians nursing psychology and other disciplineson habilitation plans and risk management strategies.
Provide professional recommendations regarding OT-relatedinterventions precautions and contraindications within the OT scopeof practice.
Participate in interdisciplinary review of complex cases changes incondition or incidents that may impact functional status and need forOT services.

How to Apply:Submit your Resume/CV Mississippi OT license and NBCOT certification to or call . Background checks and E-Verify compliance required.

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Licensed Occupational Therapist - Mississippi (#R10238)Location: Mississippi (Boswell Regional Center Main Campus (ICF/MR) and MAC with travel to group homes in Magee Wesson Brookhaven Taylorsville and Bay Springs Mississippi.)Employment Type: Part-TimeHourly Rate: $46.33/hour (up to 80 hours/month)...