Occupational Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus at Community Health System, Hattiesburg, MS
Occupational Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus at Community Health System in Hattiesburg, MS. Full-time. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- $10K 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 $10,000 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 in children and adults, 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 across diverse patient populations.
- 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.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-2 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 license in the state of employment required
- BLS - Basic Life Support required
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