Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Azza HealthCare Agency; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 and treatment planning.

You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, delegate tasks to staff, complete documentation, and conduct assessments as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required; licensure to practice is essential.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Occupational Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and patient goals.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team, making referrals as needed.
• Delegate tasks to assistants, techs, and students, assessing their competency.
• Complete documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Conduct assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

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 planning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans considering discharge needs and patient goals.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members, making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Delegate tasks to assistants, techs, and students, assessing their competency levels.
• Complete documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Conduct assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required; Master's preferred.
• Valid Occupational Therapist license.
• No prior experience required, but licensure is essential.
  

Key Attributes:

Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered focus are essential for success in this role.