Occupational Therapist - Children's of Mississippi - PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and conducts occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help individuals recover from illness, injury, or developmental or psychological conditions. Administers treatments to improve self-care, daily living skills, communication, mobility, cognitive function, social integration, and play/leisure skills. The position is part time, PRN, hourly, and non-exempt. It is based at the Children's Rehabilitation Services organization, Main Campus Jackson. The role requires an Occupational Therapist license from the Mississippi Department of Health by the hire date.

Requirements

Occupational Therapist license from the Mississippi Department of Health by the hire date.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and/or kinesiology.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating physical and mental dysfunctions, and for counseling and guidance.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, family members, and staff.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Ability to motivate individuals to set and achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Synthesize complex medical data and use results to administer appropriate tests and evaluate patients’ physical and cognitive status.
Use sound clinical reasoning to develop and update a comprehensive plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family, including measurable short- and long-term goals and a defined discharge plan.
Use appropriate methods and materials to support effective learning, monitor patient responses, and adapt programs as needed.
Ensure patients and families verbalize or demonstrate understanding of the information provided.
Follow intervention protocols and revise interventions appropriately; discharge patients when goals are met or medical necessity is no longer indicated.
Maintain timely, legible, and efficient patient care documentation that meets professional and departmental standards.
Provide clear, concise, and pertinent oral reports.
Design and provide assistive technology, devices, orthotics, prosthetics, splints, and environmental adaptations, and train patients and families in their use.
Provide guidance and supervision to students and other medical staff regarding therapy techniques and objectives.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other healthcare team members regarding patient treatment programs.
Consistently meet patient care productivity standards established for the job classification.