Inpatient Occupational Therapist

Inpatient Occupational Therapist Methodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MSBuild 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 DoAs 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

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 BLSExperience

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.