As a Occupational Therapist, at Merit Health River Oaks, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best-providing quality care to our patients!

Duties Include:

• Evaluates patients and develops patient-specific occupational therapy treatment program. 
• Monitors, reassesses and modifies treatment program to meet patient needs in an ongoing manner. 
• Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (occupational therapist assistants, rehab aides, students, etc.).
• Performs treatments demonstrating awareness of growth and development for each population group. 
• Applies knowledge of population specific needs when assessing/caring for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients according to psycho-social and developmental needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• 1-2 years experience in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Current Occupational Therapist MS state licensure. 
• BLS certification.

About Merit Health River Oaks:

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

• Merit Health River Oaks, located in Flowood, Mississippi, is an acute care facility dedicated to improving care through collaboration. Our healthcare team also includes trained medical professionals and compassionate support staff working together to provide patient-centered care in a professional and personal environment.

• Our Mission
  The mission of Merit Health River Oaks is to provide quality patient care through a genuine commitment of service to our customers.

• Our Vision
  We will be the first choice as a health care provider for the patients, physicians and payers and the preferred employer in Central Mississippi.