Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Live Well Homecare; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare invites an Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on evaluation and tailored treatment planning to meet discharge goals.

The role involves collaborating with patients, families, and health care teams, educating stakeholders, and ensuring accurate documentation and safe delegation to staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy care in an inpatient setting.
• Educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Delegate and document interventions properly.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in OT

Master’s Degree preferred

OT license active

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This full-time Occupational Therapist provides skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on evaluation and treatment planning tailored to patient needs and discharge goals.

• Establishes treatment plans considering discharge needs, functional status, and equipment requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, offering education and making referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students, ensuring appropriate skill levels for interventions.
• Completes documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Performs assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills

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

Key Duties

• Providing comprehensive occupational therapy care.
• Educating and collaborating with patients and healthcare teams.
• Delegating and documenting interventions properly.