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Jackson, Mississippi

Occupational Therapist - PRN - Inpatient (3114)

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

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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

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationOrganizational 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).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

16
<$110k
3
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
5
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$89k
Typical market rent
$1,265/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.