Occupational Therapist

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Oklahoma City outpatient clinic. You will evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits, designing and executing plans of care with emphasis on 1:1 treatments and 45-minute appointments.

The role features day shift, full-time hours, and a sign-on bonus. Join a growing program with mentorship, state-of-the-art equipment, and strong physician collaboration to improve rehabilitation outcomes in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
• Assesses patient’s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills; designs the plan of care.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities; documents progress and adjusts as needed.
• Educates patient and family about deficits; plans/discharges and provides information on adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees care provided by designated individuals according to regulations and standards.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City 6201

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health Medical Group Oklahoma City 6201

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• *Sign On Bonus: $6,000.00*
• Department: Outpatient Medical Group Clinic
• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Mon - Fri, Flexible Shift Start Times
• Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Medical Group - Oklahoma City

Take Your Occupational Therapy Career to the Next Level.

Join a growing outpatient clinic in the Oklahoma City metro offering caseloads in sports medicine, orthopedics, hands, geriatrics, and neurologic care. Benefit from 1:1 treatments, 45-minute appointments, and strong mentorship designed to help you thrive, not burn out. With this opportunity, you'll be integral in the growth of SSM's OKC occupational therapy program and have significant input with shaping the department.

Practice at the Forefront of Outpatient Care.

Our spacious clinic combines advanced technology such as Meloq force plates and dynamometry, top-tier gym equipment from REP and Rogue Fitness, expert clinical support from personable coworkers, and close physician collaboration to deliver outstanding patient outcomes that set a new standard for rehabilitation in the community.

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

5240020040 HAND CENTER

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.