Occupational Therapist - PRN - Inpatient (3114)
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Job Description
- Job Location: Main Campus - Inpatient - Jackson, MS 39216
- Position Type: PRNJob
- Shift: Day To provide Occupational Therapy services to patients in an Inpatient Rehab setting Develop, document, and implement appropriate treatment plans to promote the optimal outcomes for patients with a wide range of injuries and ages Participates in regularly scheduled patient care-team conferences to contribute to the interdisciplinary plan of care with therapy goals, patient progress, and discharge recommendations
Coordinates patient care with an interdisciplinary team that includes but is not limited to: physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, etc. Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic environment, with strong organizational and time management skills. A compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery
Qualifications
Education
Appropriate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Licensure: Current, valid Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Mississippi Certification: American Red Cross BLS Experience: New graduates welcome to apply; clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, or outpatient settings preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to inpatient rehab patients by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and therapists to coordinate care and discharge recommendations.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and a valid Mississippi state license. BLS certification is required, and while new graduates are welcome, experience in acute or inpatient settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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