Occupational Therapist/FT - Home Health & Hospice Festus

Mercy; Lemay (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Benefits

Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Matched Retirement Plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment for patients with neuromuscular, skeletal, and perceptual disorders under medical direction. The role requires driving, scheduling visits, and coordinating with office staff while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

Preferred candidates have at least one year of relevant experience; Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Licensure: Current state license. Valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Minimum of one year in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care.
• Certifications: CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home occupational therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Implement therapy for neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders under physician direction.
• Document patient progress and communicate with physicians and staff.
• Schedule patient visits; coordinate with office and drive as needed.
• Maintain health and safety; lift up to 50 pounds, handle emergencies independently.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Problem solving

Physical strength

Independent work

Emergency handling

Education

Accredited OT program

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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