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Methodist Rehabilitation
Jackson, Mississippi

Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Main Campus - Inpatient - Jackson, MS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Inpatient Occupational Therapist Methodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MS Build Your OT Career in Inpatient Rehabilitation Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your patients' recovery?

Join Methodist Rehabilitation as an Inpatient Occupational Therapist and become an essential part of a collaborative rehabilitation team focused on helping patients regain function, independence, and confidence.

Inpatient rehabilitation offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to work closely with patients throughout their recovery journey. You will have the ability to follow patient progress, build therapeutic relationships, collaborate with multiple disciplines, and see the impact of your treatment firsthand.

Why Choose Inpatient Rehabilitation?

In an inpatient rehabilitation setting, you can: Build meaningful relationships with patients through consistent, ongoing care Follow patients' progress and see their functional gains throughout their rehabilitation stay Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's goals and abilities Help patients work toward greater independence in activities of daily living Collaborate closely with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and other healthcare professionals Participate in interdisciplinary care-team conferences and contribute to discharge planning Address a wide range of functional, mobility, cognitive, and self-care needs Educate patients and families to help support a successful transition home Develop your clinical skills while working with patients with a variety of diagnoses and rehabilitation needs Experience the professional satisfaction of helping patients achieve meaningful milestones in their recovery

What You'll Do

As an Inpatient Occupational Therapist, you will: Provide Occupational Therapy services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting Develop, document, and implement individualized treatment plans Establish appropriate therapy goals to promote optimal patient outcomes Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve function and independence Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate Participate in regularly scheduled patient care-team conferences Contribute to the interdisciplinary plan of care, including therapy goals, patient progress, and discharge recommendations Coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary team that includes, but is not limited to: Physicians Nurse Practitioners Physical Therapists Speech Therapists Nurses Other rehabilitation professionals Educate and encourage patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills in a dynamic clinical environment Encourage and inspire patients as they work toward greater independence and recovery Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: What We're Looking For 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 are welcome to apply!

Clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient settings preferred We Offer Competitive pay Comprehensive, flexible benefits package for full-time employees Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment 403(b) retirement plan Life insurance Make a Lasting Impact Through Rehabilitation If you are an Occupational Therapist who enjoys patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and helping people regain independence, inpatient rehabilitation provides an opportunity to be part of the patient's recovery journey from treatment through discharge.

Join the Methodist Rehabilitation team and help patients take the next step toward greater independence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, including developing and documenting individualized treatment plans, setting goals, delivering interventions, and monitoring patient progress. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team on treatment and discharge planning, and educate and encourage patients and families throughout recovery.

Requirements

Requires an appropriate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and a current Mississippi occupational therapy license or eligibility for licensure. American Red Cross BLS certification is required; new graduates are welcome, while clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Individualized Treatment PlanningPatient Progress MonitoringPatient DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient and Family EducationOrganizational Skills

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 26 employers

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<$115k
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$130k-145k
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$145k-160k
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$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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.

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About Methodist Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Jackson, MS
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive flexible benefits package
Medical and dental coverage beginning first of month following 30 days
403(b) retirement plan
Life insurance