Occupational Therapist/FT - Home Health & Hospice Festus

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home OT services for patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders under physician direction. The ideal candidate has an accredited OT degree, current state license, CPR certification, and at least one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care.

Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with agency staff and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Current state license. Valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home occupational therapy services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders under the direction of a physician.
• Assess and treat patients; develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Schedule patient visits in a timely and efficient manner; coordinate with office daily to update schedule.
• Communicate and document patient progress; handle confidential information.
• Maintain safety and physical health requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Collaborate with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff and general public; adapt to change and emergencies.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Home health experience

Assessment & planning

Communication

Documentation

Education

Accredited OT program

CPR certification

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Provides in home occupational therapy services to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders, under the direction of a physician.

Position Details:

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.

Licensure: Current state license. Valid drivers license.

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care setting required.

Certifications: CPR certification.

Other:

Employee possesses good assessment and treatment planning skills. Employee is energetic, gets along well with others, has good time management and problem solving skills. Employee possesses good communication and documentation skills. Employee is in good physical health and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently with occasional lifting of over 50 pounds. Employee frequently will work independently and must be able to handle emergencies without assistance. Employee adap[ts to and works effectively with change, takes initiative, sets challenging objectives and values and seeks opportunity to learn.Employee may be required to drive in hazardous conditions; must be able to follow written or verbal instructions and read a map. Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule. Employee has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and general public. Employee regularly handles confidential information.

Preferred Experience

Two years' experience in acute care or home care preferred.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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