Occupational Therapist - Full-Time

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting, developing personalized discharge-focused plans and coordinating with families and healthcare providers. The OT will document assessments, supervise assistants, and participate in continuous professional development.

The role emphasizes collaboration across units, adherence to policies, and commitment to excellence in rehabilitation services within a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement OT treatment plans aligned with discharge goals.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Delegate interventions and document activities per departmental policies.
• Provide assessments, reassessments, and consultations for OT services.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Exposure to diverse patient populations across units in an acute care setting.

Skills

Treatment planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Join a dedicated rehabilitation team providing skilled occupational therapy services in an acute care setting.

Role Overview:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates and treats patients, developing personalized treatment plans considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment. They collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed, and delegate tasks to assistants and students based on skill levels. Accurate documentation and reassessment are essential components of the role.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required; a Master's Degree is preferred. Candidates must hold a valid OT license. No prior experience is necessary, but licensure is mandatory.

Key Skills & Duties

• Establish and implement treatment plans aligned with patient discharge goals
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Delegate interventions appropriately and document all activities in accordance with departmental policies
• Provide assessments, reassessments, and consultations for OT services

This role offers mentorship, professional development, and exposure to diverse patient populations across multiple units. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. The position fosters growth within a collaborative, high-standard hospital environment committed to excellence in acute care rehabilitation.