Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Azza HealthCare Agency; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on patient evaluation, treatment planning, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team.

You will assess and reassess needs, participate in discharge planning, and refer to specialists as appropriate, while documenting per department policy and delegating tasks to aides.

Qualifications

• Active OT license required.
• Bachelor's degree in OT required.
• Master's degree in OT preferred for advanced practice.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient OT evaluation and treatment in an acute care hospital.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Delegate interventions to assistants and students based on competency.
• Complete documentation per departmental policies and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication

Delegation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

License as an Occupational Therapist

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on patient evaluation and treatment. The role involves establishing treatment plans, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams, delegating tasks, and ensuring proper documentation. The OT will assess and reassess patients' needs, discharge planning, and recommend referrals to specialists as appropriate.

• Provide personalized patient care aligned with individual needs and values.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare providers, patients, and families.
• Delegate interventions to assistants and students based on competency.
• Conduct assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.
• Complete documentation per departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• License as an Occupational Therapist.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience is not necessary.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong clinical evaluation and treatment planning skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and document accurately.