Acute Care OT — Full-Time with CEU Budget

BJC HealthCare; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU Budget

Annual Raises

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's Progress West Hospital in St. Charles County, MO seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full‑time position in acute care.

The role treats orthopedic, neurological, medical and surgical patients and follows a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm schedule with weekend/holiday rotation. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, establish treatment plans, educate patients and families, and manage documentation and referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Occupational Therapy Services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Job description

BJC HealthCare's Progress West Hospital in St. Charles County, MO seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full‑time position in acute care.

The role treats orthopedic, neurological, medical and surgical patients and follows a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm schedule with weekend/holiday rotation. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, establish treatment plans, educate patients and families, and manage documentation and referrals as needed.