Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Aura Health; Arden (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in the United States seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy to conduct evaluations and provide treatments for patients with work- and leisure-related impairments. Responsibilities include developing personalized treatment plans, educating patients and collaborating with healthcare providers, and delegating tasks to assistants and students.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, 2-5 years of experience, and licensure;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 2-5 years of experience; certification/licensure in area of expertise.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement effective treatment plans with discharge needs and equipment requirements.
• Educate and coordinate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; make referrals as needed.
• Delegate interventions based on staff and student skill levels with clear communication.
• Perform assessments, consultations, and treatments aligned with clinical guidelines and policies.
• Contribute to staff development, care delivery, and innovative projects.

Skills

clinical assessment

patient education

teamwork

delegation

program development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree preferred

Licensure/certification in area of expertise

Job description

Join a multidisciplinary outpatient team as a full-time Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy. This role involves conducting evaluations and providing treatments for patients with physical impairments affecting their work and leisure activities. Responsibilities include developing personalized treatment plans, educating patients and collaborating with healthcare providers, delegating tasks to assistants and students, and participating in process improvements and research initiatives.

• Establish and implement effective treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment requirements.
• Educate and coordinate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, making appropriate referrals.
• Delegate interventions based on staff and student skill levels through clear communication.
• Perform assessments, consultations, and treatments aligned with clinical guidelines and policies.
• Contribute to staff development, care delivery, and innovative projects.
  

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, 2-5 years of experience, and certification or licensure in area of expertise. A Master's Degree is preferred.
Skills required: clinical assessment, patient education, teamwork, delegation, and program development.