Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

Select Medical; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 64,747 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Fenton, MO, seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and guide therapy services. The ideal candidate will hold a valid state license and have BLS certification. Acute or inpatient experience is preferred. This position offers a competitive pay structure with weekend shift differentials. Join a team dedicated to health and wellness in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops treatment plan as per physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of therapy services for assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs for community activities.
• Serves as an educator for patients, families, and coworkers.
• Performs professional duties related to patient care and therapy services.

Skills

Valid state license or eligibility for state license as an Occupational Therapist

Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment

Acute or inpatient experience

Job description

Overview

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, MO, as part of SSM Health Rehabilitation, is a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and a Level I Stroke Center. The hospital serves the medical needs of the expanding community in southwest St. Louis County, specializing in heart and vascular, neurosciences, cancer care, maternity and other medical services, with a focus on health and wellness.

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Tier I - $47

Tier II - $52

Weekend shift differentials

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Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

• Required
• Valid state license or eligibility for state license as an Occupational Therapist
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment

Preferred

• Acute or inpatient experience