Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled services in an acute care setting, handling orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and medical cases. The role emphasizes individualized treatment plans, patient and family education, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

The therapist will delegate tasks to assistants and students and document assessments and interventions in line with departmental policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Master's preferred).
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and adjust treatment plans considering discharge needs and equipment.
• Educate and consult with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed.
• Delegate tasks appropriately, ensuring interventions meet patient needs.
• Complete accurate documentation of services provided.

Skills

Licensed OT

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in OTA

Master's preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

This part-time Occupational Therapist provides skilled services to diverse patients in an acute care setting, including orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and medical cases. Key responsibilities involve establishing and implementing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams, delegating tasks to assistants and students, and documenting assessments and interventions in accordance with departmental policies.

Role Overview:

This part-time Occupational Therapist provides skilled services to diverse patients in an acute care setting, including orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and medical cases. Key responsibilities involve establishing and implementing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams, delegating tasks to assistants and students, and documenting assessments and interventions in accordance with departmental policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed or registered as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Master's preferred)
• No prior experience required; supervision experience not mandatory
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Key Duties:

• Evaluate, develop, and adjust treatment plans considering discharge needs and appropriate equipment
• Educate and consult with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed
• Delegate tasks appropriately, ensuring interventions meet patient needs
• Complete accurate documentation of services provided

Benefits & Development:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement contributions, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development