Occupational Therapist/FT - Home Health & Hospice Festus

Mercy; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy to patients with neuromuscular, skeletal and perceptual disorders under physician direction. Requirements include graduation from an accredited OT program, current state license, CPR certification, and at least one year of relevant experience.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, documentation and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Current state OT license.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in acute, rehab, outpatient, home health or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home occupational therapy services under physician direction.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and scheduling of patient visits.
• Demonstrate good assessment and treatment planning skills, communication, and safety in daily work.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

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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