Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Vetted Solutions; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

PTO

Well-being resources

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting. The OT will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy aimed at improving patient functional status, considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment.

Education requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license; Master’s Degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT evaluations and develop patient-specific treatment plans.
• Provide inpatient therapy to improve functional status and address discharge needs.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Delegate tasks to assistants and students; document professionally.
• Review and adjust treatment strategies; make referrals as needed; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical assessment

Delegation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT License

Master’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting. The OT will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy aimed at improving patient functional status, considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams, delegating tasks to assistants and students, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role requires establishing and reassessing treatment strategies, making referrals as needed, and maintaining compliance with departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license. No prior experience required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Skills

• Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical assessment abilities. Ability to delegate and document effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and additional resources to support well-being.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and adherence to hospital standards, with opportunities for professional development.