Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Methodist Senior Services is seeking a passionate Full-Time or PRN Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in Columbus, Mississippi. If you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships with residents, collaborate with an experienced therapy team, and make a lasting impact on quality of life, we'd love to connect with you.

As a faith-based, non-profit organization, Methodist Senior Services is dedicated to providing exceptional care while fostering a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. You'll have the opportunity to practice with clinical autonomy, work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals, and help residents achieve their highest level of independence.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Competitive compensation

• Very generous PTO pool

• Flexible scheduling options

• Experienced and supportive therapy team

• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development

• Faith-based organization with a resident-centered mission

• Meaningful work that positively impacts residents every day

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in helping residents maintain and regain the skills needed for everyday living. Through individualized evaluations, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions, the Occupational Therapist works to improve function, safety, independence, and overall quality of life.

This position includes:

• Evaluating residents and developing individualized treatment plans

• Providing skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders

• Addressing deficits related to self-care, activities of daily living, mobility, and functional independence

• Collaborating closely with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team

• Supervising and directing Occupational Therapy Assistants as appropriate

• Supporting a culture of excellence, compassion, and resident-centered care

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi. Demonstrated competency in applying principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Occupational Therapy to the patient population served by the facility. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation. Demonstrated ability to assess patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care. Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, bend, drive, stand, sit and reach constantly during an eight (8) hour day/shift. Ability to speak and hear to understand and give directions. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to assess and monitor patient/resident needs, maintain accurate records, understand directions and recognize people. Fine and gross motor skills. Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community. Work endurance ability to work eight (8) hour days/shifts. Ability to participate in sustained activity for up to three and one-half (3.5) hours at a time. Reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence. Possesses highly developed communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: Typical therapy clinic environment. Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously. Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently. Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job