Occupational Therapist

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist for PRN coverage. You will evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits, develop and implement plans of care, and educate patients and families.

You may work across multiple state licensure requirements including Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. This position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with the therapy team, and adherence to safety

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
• BLS HCP certification within 90 days of employment or as department requires

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's ability to safely perform independent living skills and designs the care plan.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities and documents progress.
• Educates patient and family about deficits and discharge planning including adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees care provided by designated individuals per regulations and standards.
• Performs duties with vigilance and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Plan of care

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. At SSM Health, compassion meets purpose. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll help patients overcome physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges—empowering them to build confidence, regain independence, and move toward what matters most in their lives.

Department

Occupational Therapy

Schedule

As needed

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

4502000037 Occupational Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

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.