In-Home Occupational Therapist — Part-Time with Growth & Benefits

Mercy; Bellefontaine Neighbors (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy services under physician direction. The role requires licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of relevant experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health, or long-term care settings.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong assessment/treatment planning, communication, documentation, and routine scheduling skills; must be capable of independent work and handling emergencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Licensure: Current state license. Valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care setting.
• Certifications: CPR certification.
• Other: Good assessment and treatment planning skills; energetic, good communication and documentation skills; good time management and problem solving; physically able to lift up to 50 pounds; able to work independently; capable of handling emergencies; ability to drive in hazardous conditions; ability to schedule patient visits efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home occupational therapy services under physician direction.
• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff, and patients.

Skills

Assessment & treatment planning

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Problem solving

Lift up to 50 lbs

Drive in hazardous conditions

Independent scheduling

Team collaboration

Adapt to change

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy services under physician direction. The role requires licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of relevant experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health, or long-term care settings.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong assessment/treatment planning, communication, documentation, and routine scheduling skills; must be capable of independent work and handling emergencies.