Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Hattiesburg, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Youll Love Working Here
- $5K SIGN ON BONUS!
- Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Future Security 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
- Student Loan Support Up to$10000 repayment assistance because we invest in your future.
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
Role: Occupational Therapist
Location: Merit Health Wesley
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates plans and administers therapeutic interventions to enhance patients ability to perform daily living and work activities as prescribed by a referring physician. This role involves establishing patient-centered treatment goals reassessing progress regularly and maintaining thorough documentation.
Essential Functions
- Conducts comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients physical cognitive and emotional needs and documents findings accurately and thoroughly.
- Develops individualized treatment plans that outline measurable goals and effective interventions ensuring plans are well-documented and can be executed by other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
- Provides safe and effective treatment interventions including therapeutic exercises adaptive equipment training and patient education with appropriate documentation for each session.
- Regularly reassesses patient progress updating treatment plans as needed and communicates changes to the care team and referring physician.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team including physicians nurses and other rehabilitation professionals to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a coordinated approach to care.
- Demonstrates competency in administering treatment to a wide range of patient populations adjusting techniques and interventions to meet age-specific and condition-specific needs.
- Maintains a clean safe and organized environment for patients and staff ensuring proper use and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment.
- Provides mentoring and orientation for new staff members and occupational therapy students fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- Ensures accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required
- Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles practices and evidence-based interventions.
- Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients families and interdisciplinary team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
- Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
- Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to all ethical and regulatory standards.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
Licenses and Certifications
- OT - Occupational Therapist Registered issued by the state regulatory board required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
