OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE at South Central Regional Medical Center

Laurel, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Evidence-based practice, Assistive technology, Adaptive equipment, Patient education, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Physical therapy support, Cognitive assessment, Emotional support, Clinical compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist DEPARTMENT: Home Health/Hospice FULL TIME/PRN: PRN JOB SUMMARY The Occupational Therapist will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for patients by developing and implementing personalized therapeutic interventions that promote independence and functional ability. This position focuses on assessing patients with a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement rehabilitation plans using evidence-based practices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution * Valid and current state licensure * Current CPR certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience in rehabilitation settings * Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities and limitations * Develop and implement individualized treatment plans targeting rehabilitation goals * Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes * Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed * Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment * Ensure timely and accurate documentation and compliance with policies * Maintain positive working relationships with facility staff * Perform other duties as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform physical activities required for patient care * Ability to lift, move, and transport patients with or without reasonable accommodation * Visual, hearing, and communication abilities sufficient for patient care All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position. South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop personalized rehabilitation plans to improve functional independence. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment.