Occupational Therapist

Community Health Systems•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic interventions for children and adults to enhance their ability to perform daily living and work activities, as prescribed by a referring physician. The role establishes patient-centered treatment goals, reassesses progress regularly, and maintains thorough documentation. The Occupational Therapist conducts evaluations, develops individualized treatment plans, provides safe and effective interventions, and coordinates care with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals. The position also supports patient and staff safety, mentors new staff members and occupational therapy students, and ensures billing documentation is accurate and timely. Regular and reliable attendance and compliance with organizational policies and standards are required.

Requirements

0–2 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist required.
Registered Occupational Therapist license in the state of employment required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and evidence-based interventions.
Proficiency in conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
Ability to mentor and train students or new staff members in occupational therapy practices.
Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, and accurately document findings across diverse patient populations.
Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and effective interventions, documenting plans so other occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants can execute them.
Provide safe and effective treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and patient education, and document each session.
Regularly reassess patient progress, update treatment plans as needed, and communicate changes to the care team and referring physician.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to support patient outcomes and coordinated care.
Adjust treatment techniques and interventions to meet the age-specific and condition-specific needs of varied patient populations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and staff, including proper use and maintenance of therapeutic equipment.
Mentor and orient new staff members and occupational therapy students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
Ensure accurate and timely billing documentation that reflects services provided and complies with organizational and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.