About this role
Occupational Therapist
Methodist Rehabilitation Center | Inpatient Rehabilitation
Join Our Team
Methodist Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team.
As an Occupational Therapist at MRC, you'll work with patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, helping them regain skills, improve functional independence, and return to the activities that matter most to them. You'll collaborate closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and support each patient's recovery goals.
New graduates are welcome to apply!
What Youll Do
- Provide skilled Occupational Therapy services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting .
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on their diagnosis, functional abilities, goals, and rehabilitation needs.
- Develop, document, and implement appropriate treatment plans designed to promote optimal patient outcomes and greater independence.
- Provide therapy to patients with a wide range of diagnoses, injuries, ages, and functional needs.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Participate in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary patient care-team conferences to contribute to the plan of care, therapy goals, patient progress, and discharge recommendations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills while working in a dynamic rehabilitation environment.
- Encourage, motivate, and inspire patients as they work toward greater independence and recovery.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the rehabilitation process.
Schedule
- PRN – As Needed
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Scheduling based on patient and department needs
Qualifications
What Were Looking For
- Appropriate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current, valid Mississippi Occupational Therapy license , or eligibility for licensure.
- American Red Cross BLS certification .
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
- Clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient therapy is preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
- Commitment to helping patients achieve greater independence and quality of life.
Why Inpatient Rehabilitation?
At Methodist Rehabilitation Center, you'll be able to follow patients through meaningful stages of their recovery. Working alongside physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals, you'll play an important role in helping patients regain the skills they need to return to their daily lives.
We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive, flexible benefits package for eligible full-time employees working 32+ hours per week
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team
Make a Difference at MRC
If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working in a specialized inpatient rehabilitation environment , we invite you to join the Methodist Rehabilitation team.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!