Occupational Therapist - Cox Barton County - PRN

Cox Barton County Hospital; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision & Dental

Employer retirement match

Job summary

Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients minimize disability and develop skills for independent functioning. Responsibilities include planning and implementing prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services for orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and Missouri licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Active Missouri licensure required (Limited permits not accepted).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services.
• Counsel and orient patients to improve mobility, relieve pain, and increase independence.

Skills

Good clinical expertise

Communication skills

Independent working

Professional growth

Education

Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred

Job description

Facility Location

Facility: Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Department: 1549 Occupational Therapy Barton

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Hours: PRN Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Summary

An Occupational Therapist assists patients with minimizing disability and developing skills and attitudes to increase independent functioning. Patients are referred for medical and educational services as indicated for a variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. An Occupational Therapist is responsible to plan and implement prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services including counseling and orientation that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Preferred: Masters or Doctorate from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy

Experience

• No prior experience required

Skills

• Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
• Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required: Active Missouri licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Limited permits not accepted)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

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