Occupational Therapist

SSM; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay voluntary benefit

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial deficits. The role is full-time with a variable shift and requires licensure in state practice.

No experience is required; education must include an OT degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate). The position offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus, shift differentials, and relocation discussions with a recruiter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• No experience required
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days

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.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Care planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OT) or related field

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights: $6,000.00 Sign On Bonus

Department: Inpatient

Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Mon - Fri, Weekends as Needed, Flexible Shift Start Times

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details

Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

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

State of Work Location: IllinoisOccupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: MissouriOccupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: OklahomaOccupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: WisconsinOccupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Work Shift:Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Job Type:Employee

Department

Department:1013000024 Acute Care-3rd Floor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits (Duplicate)

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

o

ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay

(fees may apply)

before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage:

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.