Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include educating patients, delegating tasks to assistants, and completing documentation per departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Active OT license required.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not necessary.
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and delegating tasks to assistants.
• Complete documentation per departmental policies.
• Establish discharge-ready plans and required equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled inpatient services in an acute care hospital setting. The OT will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Responsibilities include educating patients, delegating tasks to assistants, and completing documentation per departmental policies.

• Establish treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment.
• Conduct assessments, reassessments, and consultations.
• Provide education and make referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegate interventions to support staff appropriately.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapist license.
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not necessary.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
• Ability to assess patient needs and adapt treatment accordingly.

Benefits & Additional Info

Offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more. The role supports hospital principles of patient-centered, customized care. This position is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated OT committed to providing excellent patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.