Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Pay Rate: $2,470/week

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day Shift - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (1 weekend/month)

Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) for an acute care setting in Hattiesburg, MS. This role involves delivering patient-centered therapy services to help individuals regain independence and improve functional outcomes across pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations using functional tests and clinical assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals
• Provide therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, and daily functioning
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, safety, and adaptive techniques
• Accurately document patient progress in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care
• Manage an average of 7 patient sessions per day

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Active OT license
• Minimum experience:
• 1 year acute care experience, OR
• 2 years SNF/Inpatient Rehab, OR
• Equivalent part-time acute care experience
• 2 hours of CVA-specific continuing education (within last 4 months)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems

Key Skills

• Patient evaluation & functional assessments
• Goal setting & care planning
• Critical thinking & clinical decision-making
• EMR documentation
• Patient & family education
• Operation of assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.)
• Use of modalities (moist heat, paraffin, etc.)

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital setting
• Team includes 3 OTs and 1 COTA
• No floating required
• Moderate to high physical activity (lifting up to 50 lbs)

Additional Details

• Weekend rotation: 1 weekend/month
• Focus on restoring independence and improving patient outcomes
• Exposure to diverse patient populations and conditions

About Pride:

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Benefit Statement:

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.