Occupational Therapist, Inpatient

MU Health Care; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Therapy Services team at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidenced-based therapy to improve daily living activities and safety.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care, ensuring regulatory compliance and professional standards.

Qualifications

• OT licensure in Missouri or OT Compact multi-state privilege.
• Graduate of an OT program.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations to assess functional status and rehabilitation potential.
• Develops individualized OT plans of care based on evaluation findings and patient goals.
• Implements evidence-based interventions to improve safety and independence in activities of daily living.
• Fabricates and modifies splints or casts to support function and recovery.
• Documents evaluations, plans, interventions, and progress per MU Health Care policies.
• Collaborates with physicians and the care team to coordinate services and ensure continuity.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Occupational therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

Shift Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, Saturday and Holiday Rotation

Work Arrangement On-Site

Department Therapy Services, Inpatient

Facility Capital Region Medical Center, 1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Compensation

* Base Pay Range: $68,266 - $111,426/year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team! We seek individuals who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional growth. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and innovative problem-solver, committed to enhancing patient safety and independence in daily activities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, we want to hear from you. Join us at MU Health Care, where your expertise and dedication will be valued and supported.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger – to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations in a time-sensitive manner to assess functional status, limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develops individualized occupational therapy plans of care based on evaluation findings, patient goals, and a developmentally appropriate approach.
• Implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve functional performance, safety, and independence in activities of daily living.
• Administers therapeutic treatments requiring advanced clinical skills, including therapeutic activities, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training.
• Fabricates, applies, and modifies splints, casts, and compression garments to support patient function and recovery.
• Documents evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress in accordance with MU Health Care and departmental policies and regulatory standards.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and modifies plans of care as clinically indicated to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
• Maintains compliance with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Missouri Practice Act to ensure licensure eligibility and professional standards.
• Orders and manages discipline-specific referrals in accordance with state practice acts and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in professional development, continuing education, and training activities to maintain competency and licensure requirements.
• Educates Occupational Therapy and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant students as assigned to support clinical education and professional development.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Adheres to timekeeping, attendance, and punctuality guidelines in accordance with MU Health Care policies.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure by the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy or OT Compact multi-state privilege. When primary state of residency changes, compact state OTs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. OT Limited permit holders must be a graduate of an OT program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.