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Vertis Therapy
Clarksdale, Mississippi

Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team at a beautiful independent living and memory care facility in Clarksdale, MS. In this role, you will evaluate and treat residents to help them improve their independence, safety, functional abilities, and overall quality of life.

The Occupational Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled occupational therapy services, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. The OT will also provide guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's independence and quality of life.

  • Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
  • Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
  • Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.
  • Wellness Programming: Regularly lead community wide wellness programs and events.

Qualifications

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Prefer current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Licensure: Valid Occupational Therapist state license or license eligibility

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Skills

Treatment planningElectronic medical records

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, 46% have no call, 70% 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

11
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$152k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$67-$73/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clarksdale

Median resident rent
$774/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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