Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Azza HealthCare Agency; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education.

You will collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, develop discharge plans, document interventions, and supervise students or assistants as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required.
• Active Occupational Therapist license required.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates interventions to support staff, ensuring competency and quality care.
• Maintains thorough documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessments, re-evaluations, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The full-time Occupational Therapist provides skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education. They collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, making referrals to specialists as needed. Responsibilities include establishing treatment plans, documenting interventions, and delegating tasks to assistants and students based on competency. The role requires assessing, reassessing, and consulting on occupational therapy services to meet patient needs and discharge goals.

• Establishes and implements individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegates interventions to support staff, ensuring competency and quality care.
• Maintains thorough documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessments, re-evaluations, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT); Master’s preferred.
• Active Occupational Therapist license.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience is not mandatory.

Additional Information

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off

The role emphasizes patient-centered care aligned with hospital principles, with opportunities for professional development and growth.