Occupational Therapist

The Registered Occupational Therapist has satisfactorily completed an Occupational Therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Mississippi Board of Occupational Therapy and certified by the American Board of Certification. Responsibilities Address patient's performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use Guide and educate family members and caregivers

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$38.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Location:

Wiggins, MS 39577 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Wiggins, MS 39577: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person