Occupational Therapist (OT)

Memorial Physician Practices; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our day shift team in a full‑time capacity.

The role emphasizes creating individualized treatment plans and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maximize patient recovery. You will document care per regulatory standards, maintain safe equipment, and mentor families and staff in follow‑through programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Accepting new grads.

Responsibilities

• Develop a specialized treatment plan to help patients regain well‑being through exercise or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow‑through programs.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

CPR certification

Accepting new grads

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Facility Name: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Shift: Full-time days

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is90-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

How You'll Contribute:

• Develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well‑being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in his/her recovery.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow‑through programs.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player! Other requirements for the position include the following:

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Accepting new Grads

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.